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AAFCS 200 Nutrition Wellness Food Science Exam With Complete Solution Discuss the USDA's MyPlate and its replacement of the food pyramid - Food Pyramid was confusing and vague. My Plate replaced the pyramid in 2011 and is easier to use. My Plate is a picture of a plate divided into four sections. The idea is to simply what their plate should look like vs serving sizes for everything. Identify the characteristics that make an individual low activity and the characteristics that make an individual considered high activity. - low activity - Does not exercise regularly and gets less than 30 minutes of activity on any given day Mid level - 30 minutes at a time 1 to 2 times a week high activity - exercises regularly and gets 30-60 minutes 4 to 5 times a week. Can be working in warehouse, gym, etc. Explain the importance of consumer advocacy groups and identify some examples of these groups - Attempt to protect consumers from unsafe products and unethical business practices. Researches products and offers results of safety concerns, defects, or scams. Adovate for legislation that protects rights of consumers. Can offer assistance to consumers. EX Consumer's Union, Better Business Bureau, Consumer Federation of America Explain the role that ethnicity can play in determining which foods an individual includes in his or her diet - People living in different regions have different customs regarding food that they eat. This can be related to traditions or access to food. Identify and explain some of the factors that might influence what foods are available to a consumer - Region where consumer lives, current weather conditions, seasonal effects, demand Identify some of th efood preparation methods that can be used to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses - thawing food appropriately, storing in air tight containers, sanitizing all cooking areas and equipment. Individuals should wash their hands, wash fruits and veggies. Cook foods at high enough temperatures for a long period to avoid bacteria. Thaw foods in refrigerator. Explain how hypertension can be treated and prevented - Hypertension can be treated through low salt and low fat along with exercise to bring blood pressure to a reasonable level. Medication is foten prescribed. Many factors include age, race, and family history. Eliminating certain activities can significantly reduce risk: excessive drinking, smoking, regularly consuming high salt foods, high stress,

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