3.4.3 - Understanding Processed Foods
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Practice Questions
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Define minimally processed foods.
💡 Hint: Think about pre-washed or packaged fruits and vegetables.
What is a major concern with highly processed foods?
💡 Hint: Consider why empty calories can be harmful to health.
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What is considered a minimally processed food?
💡 Hint: Think about which option is closest to its natural state.
True or False: Highly processed foods are usually high in nutrients.
💡 Hint: Consider the content of empty calories.
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Challenge Problems
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You realize that you’re consuming a lot of highly processed foods. How would you approach modifying your diet to reduce them? Outline a realistic plan.
💡 Hint: Think about my meals and snacks throughout your week.
Compare and contrast the nutritional content and health implications of a highly processed snack (e.g., chips) with a minimally processed snack (e.g., nuts).
💡 Hint: Reflect on the typical ingredients and health outcomes associated with each snack.
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