Nutrition Food Sciences Power Point
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exampe_presentation_nfs101_1.pptxMinerals
Lilly Huber
Minerals
Minerals are micronutrients
They are “inorganic substances that aren’t broken down during digestion or absorption, and do not contain carbon.”
All minerals are elements
Assist with body functions such as energy metabolism and maintenance of cells and tissues
They remain in tact during storage in cooking
Elements - already in the simplest chemical form possible
Major Minerals
Must be consumed in amounts of more than 100mg/day and that are present in the body at the level of 5g or more
7 major minerals:
-Sodium
-Potassium
-Phosphorus
-Chloride
-Calcium
-Magnesium
-Sulfur
Trace Minerals
Must be consumed in amounts of less than 100mg/day and that are present in the body at the level of less than 5g
8 Trace Minerals
-Selenium
-Fluoride
-Iodine
-Chromium
-Manganese
-Iron
-Zinc
-Copper
Calcium
The primary component of bones, acts as an acid base balance, helps with muscle contractions and transmissions of nerve impulses
RDI for adults 19-50 is 1,000 mg/day
RDI for adults older than 50 is 1,200 mg/day
Found in foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, collard greens, and spinach
Too much calcium can cause mineral imbalances, kidney failure, and fatigue
Deficiencies in calcium can cause osteoporosis and heart failure
Calcium absorption is increased by the presence of lactose, which is found in milk
Calcium has been suggested to prevent high blood pressure
Non-Dairy Milk
Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Soy Milk
How They Are Made
Almond Milk – soak almonds in water, blend together in a food processor, squeeze the results in a cheesecloth
Coconut Milk – coconut meat is grated and soaked in water, the liquid is squeezed through a cheesecloth
Soy Milk – soak beans, grind the beans, heating the beans in water
Popularity
Originally non-dairy milks were being consumed by vegans, people with lactose allergies, and people who thought they were healthier than animal milks
Today, more people are using non-dairy milks. They are gaining more popularity due to their health benefits.
Products can be organic, most are low in fat, known to be high in vitamins, helps in weight loss, less sugar than dairy milks
Can be used in replacement for regular milk (in coffee, cereals, for baking, soups, milkshakes, ice cream, by itself)
Most smoothie bars, especially organic ones, are using non-dairy milks in their shakes
Where They Are Sold
Used to be found only in health food stores such as Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and small health markets
Today you can purchase them in major grocery stores such as Wegmans, Food Town, and Shoprite
Also found in Walmart, Target, and can be ordered from online retailers like Vitacost
Cost
Price ranges vary according to brand, if it is organic, and flavor/added benefits
Almond Milk: $2.20-$3.99
Coconut Milk: $2.15-$3.59
Soy Milk: $2.00-$3.29
My Opinion
Healthier than cow milk
More benefits
More vitamins
Similar in calcium levels
Less sugar
Pacific Natural Foods Organic Almond Milk Original Unsweetened
$3.69
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories: 35
Calcium: 2%
Carrageenan - extracted from red seaweeds. It is used as a thickening agent in food products
So Delicious Organic Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened
$3.19
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories: 45
Calcium: 10%
Calcium/Magnesium Phosphate – added ingredient to add more calcium and magnesium into foods
Xanthan Gum- made by fermenting corn sugar with a bacteria, used as a thickener
Westsoy Organic Unsweetened Soymilk Original
$3.69
Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories: 90
Calcium: 4%
Nutrient Breakdown
| Almond Milk | Coconut Milk | Soy Milk | Fat Free Milk | |
| Cost (32 oz.) | $3.69 | $3.19 | $3.69 | $2.83 |
| Calories (1 cup) | 35 | 45 | 90 | |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 4.5g | 4.5g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 4g | 0.5g | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Sodium | 190mg | 0mg | 30mg | |
| Carbohydrate | 2g | 2g | 5g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4g | |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 1g | |
| Protein | 1g | 0g | 9g | |
| Calcium | 2% | 10% | 4% | 30% |
Conclusion
Soy milk is the best non-dairy milk option
Non-dairy milk has a lot less calcium than regular milk
Buying non-dairy milk as as convenient as regular milk
Prices are relatively the same between all three products, however they are more expensive than dairy milk
