Food Choices (Chemistry Chapter 11)

Food Choices Watch the chapter opening video, which describes the variety of food choices we face daily. So, let’s reflect on your diet. What did you eat yesterday? a. Make a list, starting with your first cup of coffee (or however you chose to start your day), through your last eve...

Food Choices Watch the chapter opening video, which describes the variety of food choices we face daily. So, let’s reflect on your diet. What did you eat yesterday? a. Make a list, starting with your first cup of coffee (or however you chose to start your day), through your last evening snack. b. From your list, select three food items you believe ranked highest in promoting your health. Name the criteria on which you based your ranking. c. Select from your list the three food items you believe ranked highest in promoting the health of our planet’s land, air, and water. Again, name your criteria. Chapter 11 video © McGraw Hill LLC Stock Footage, Inc./Getty Images 1  Your Turn 1 Your Turn 11.1 Trends in Worldwide Obesity Consult the World Obesity Atlas and obesity trends for the U.S. located at www.acs.org/cic and answer the questions below. Questions to Consider a. What five countries are predicted to have the highest levels of obesity for men and women by 2030? Calculate the percent increase in obesity for men and women that is predicted to occur between 2020 to 2030. b. In the U.S., which states have the highest levels of obesity? What trends in obesity are found for various ethnicities, age groups, and education levels? © McGraw Hill LLC 2  Mass Percentages of Different Foods Table 11.1 Percent Water, Fat, Carbohydrate, and Protein in Selected Foods Food Water Fat Carbohydrate Protein White bread 37 4 48 8 2% milk 89 2 5 3 Chocolate chip cookies 3 23 69 4 Peanut butter 1 50 19 25 Sirloin steak 57 15 0 28 Tuna fish (canned) 63 2 0 30 Black beans (cooked) 66