CSC Nutrition & Dietary Requirements Flashcards
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What distinguishes tree nut allergies from peanut allergies?
Answer: Tree nuts grow on trees (almonds, walnuts, cashews); peanuts are legumes that grow underground
Tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews grow on trees, while peanuts are legumes that grow underground, making them distinct allergens.
What is the key difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
Answer: Allergy involves an immune system response; intolerance involves digestive issues
A food allergy triggers an immune system response that can be life-threatening, while food intolerance causes digestive discomfort but is not immune-mediated.
Which cooking method best preserves water-soluble vitamins in vegetables?
Answer: Steaming
Steaming preserves water-soluble vitamins (B and C) better than boiling because vegetables don't sit in water that leaches away nutrients.
What is the recommended daily sodium limit for healthy adults per US dietary guidelines?
Answer: Less than 2,300 mg
US dietary guidelines recommend limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day to reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
What does 'kosher' mean in food preparation?
Answer: Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, including strict separation of meat and dairy
Kosher food must comply with Jewish dietary laws (kashrut), which govern permitted animals, slaughter methods, and the strict separation of meat and dairy.
Which of the following is NOT one of the FDA's Big 9 major food allergens?
Answer: Corn
Corn is not among the FDA's Big 9 major allergens, which include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.