Hospitality 104 Nutrition (250 words min) Watch either of the two videos posted
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Hospitality 104 Nutrition (250 words min)
Watch either of the two videos posted in the module. Both have a general theme of foods that we are feeding our children via school lunches and the effect on health. First, discuss your thoughts on the videos. Then, thinking back to MyPlate, choose one food group and propose how we can make the offerings healthier. What would you change to impact better nutrition and healthy weight for kids?
https://www.ted.com/talks/jamie_oliver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXvDLPu5vh0
Explanation / Answer
Good nutrition and regular physical activity are essential for stronger growth, healthier development and life long well being for children. I would like to choose on the food group proteins. The quality of proteins can be determined by the biological value of proteins and net protein utilisation. Animal proteins like egg, meat and milk have better nutritional value than plant proteins. The protein requirement is approximately 1 gram per kg body weight per day. Proteins should contribute to 15-20% of our total energy. Proteins are the building blocks of the body. It is also essential for immunity, enzyme and hormone production.
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