FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Term describing foods and beverages that supply vitamins, minerals, and other healthful substances with relatively few calories.
A
nutrient dense
B
thermodynamics
C
descriptive observation
D
metric system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food that is high in nutrients but relatively low in calories. Nutrient-dense foods contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fortified food is one with added nutrients (most often vitamins and minerals) meant to boost nutrient density, treat or prevent disease, and promote general wellbeing. Examples of fortified foods include orange juice with vitamin D and iodized salt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and few calories. Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients.

Detailed explanation-4: -Micronutrients consist of vitamins and minerals. Although the body only needs small amounts of them, a deficiency can cause ill health. Macronutrients are nutrients that a person needs in larger amounts. Macronutrients include water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

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