Chapter 1 Current health concerns. This chapter identifies and describes the many dairy products used regularly in the kitchen and gives guidelines for handling, storing and cooking with them. The longest section of the chapter describes the many types of cheeses produced in North America and Europe and gives examples of each type. | Current Health Concerns 1 Learning Objectives Discuss common medical conditions that impact diets, including heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Explain the Glycemic Index and how it relates to disease and diet. Explain the Body Mass Index and how it is calculated. Discuss food allergies, common allergens, and common symptoms associated with them. Discuss health concerns among chefs and ways to combat stress and manage food tastings. 1 Common Health Concerns Health Challenges 2 Common Health Concerns Health Challenges (cont’d) Illnesses can be affected by the types of food the individual consumes. Lifestyle and habits may alter their nutritional needs. Diet-impacting issues: Medical conditions and diseases Food-related disorders Diet-based choices due to personal and/or religious reasons Today the world’s population suffers from a number of health challenges. 3 Common Health Concerns Condition What Is It? Dietary Recommendation Heart Disease Illness due to high cholesterol, which can obstruct blood flow. Heart-healthy foods that help lower cholesterol. Hypertension High blood pressure; puts people at risk of heart disease Reduced-sodium; balanced diet; reduced alcohol intake High Cholesterol Primary contributor to heart disease Balanced diet Prevalent Health Conditions (cont’d) Common Health Concerns Condition What Is It? Dietary Recommendation Cancer Disease where abnormal cells divide without control. Affects appetite and absorption of nutrients. Healthy diet, with a focus on consuming the correct levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates. Diabetes Inability to produce insulin, causing elevated blood sugar levels. Reduced saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium. Consume healthy carbs, high fiber, and mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Obesity Excessive amount of body fat, which can cause diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Healthy, balanced diet paired with an active lifestyle. Prevalent Health Conditions (cont’d) The Glycemic | Current Health Concerns 1 Learning Objectives Discuss common medical conditions that impact diets, including heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Explain the Glycemic Index and how it relates to disease and diet. Explain the Body Mass Index and how it is calculated. Discuss food allergies, common allergens, and common symptoms associated with them. Discuss health concerns among chefs and ways to combat stress and manage food tastings. 1 Common Health Concerns Health Challenges 2 Common Health Concerns Health Challenges (cont’d) Illnesses can be affected by the types of food the individual consumes. Lifestyle and habits may alter their nutritional needs. Diet-impacting issues: Medical conditions and diseases Food-related disorders Diet-based choices due to personal and/or religious reasons Today the world’s population suffers from a number of health challenges. 3 Common Health Concerns Condition What Is It? Dietary Recommendation Heart Disease Illness due to high cholesterol, .
