Discussion Questions

What should the role of government be in influencing people’s dietary decisions? Should there be set nutritional standards for food production and food consumption? Explain your answer.

If we controlled the purchase of fats, would there be a public out cry? Should we not make our own choices on foods we eat?

Shouldn’t nutrition standards be set for all people to help them eat healthy? Do only those on assistance eat unhealthy?

If the established standard amount of a macro-nutrient (carbs, fats, protein and/or water) is good for you, is consuming more of the nutrient better for you? Explain your answer

In what ways are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and fibers alike in relation to health, morbidity, and mortality? In what ways are they different?

Choose 1 (carbs, fats or proteins) – discuss how are they digested by the body?

In the “Butter vs. Margarine” video, which do you feel is better for your health as well as cooking? Lets add oils to the discussion question. Which fats do oils contain? Are they healthy fats or not? Do all fats in an equal amount contain the same calories? Explain why.

You book asks a question “Should the government pass additional trans-fat bans?” and “Should unhealthy foods such as soda and potato chips have an additional tax?”
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