Proper Nutrition

Activity covers the following Course Outcomes:

1. Relate the importance of nutrition to the prevention of a variety of health problems: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
2. Determine the risk for chronic diseases through analysis of various factors.
   Assignment:
   • Lipid Research
   Part 1: Lipid Research
   There are 3 questions to address: A, B and C.
   A. Saturated fats may be found in various dairy products, protein foods, Grains and deserts. Review the following 3 recipes. List at least 3 sources of saturated fat within each recipe. Substitute the saturated fat ingredients with healthier ingredients (3 for each recipe).
3. Recipe Modification
4. Name of food Lasagna Club Sandwich Classic Breakfast
5. Picture of food
6. Ingredients list 1 lbs. ground beef
7. 25.5 oz. jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
8. 12 lasagna noodles
9. 1 teaspoon olive oil
10. 15 oz. container of whole milk ricotta cheese.
11. 16 oz. package of shredded mozzarella cheese
12. 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
13. 1 egg
14. 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 3 pieces sliced bread
15. Butter, softened.
16. 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
17. Romaine lettuce & 2 tomato slices
18. Kosher salt
19. Freshly ground black pepper
20. 2 pieces bacon, cooked
21. 1 thick slice cheddar
22. 2 slices turkey
23. 2 slices ham 2 pancakes make with milk
24. 2 pork sausages
25. 2 slices bacon
26. button mushrooms (halved)
27. 1 onion (small, cut into rings)
28. 1 tomato (halved)
29. 2 large eggs
30. I tbsp vegetable oil
31. Saturated Fat Ingredients

Part 1B: Most of us do not get enough Omega-3 fat in our diet. Besides salmon, name 2 other sources of Omega 3. What are the 2 health benefits of including Omega 3 in our diet?

Part 1 C: Your relative has been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Suggest 3 dietary and/or lifestyle strategies that can lower their cholesterol level and reduce their risk for heart disease.