Nazia Sadat RD, LDN, MS, MPH Seminar 1 Whole Foods

Today's Agenda Welcome to our first seminar together Today we will be covering: The syllabus Introduction to whole foods

Outcomes Course Outcomes: NS Differentiate among processed, organically grown and whole foods. (BSNS 5, 7) NS Explain the advantages and disadvantages of whole foods. (BSNS 5, 7) NS Discuss various influences on whole foods production. (BSNS 5, 7) NS Create educational materials for producers and consumers regarding whole foods production. (BSNS 5, 7) General Education Outcomes: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English Solve real-world problems using mathematical skills

Syllabus Nazia Sadat, RD, LDN, MS, MPH AIM: NaziaRD Seminar Time: Thursday 8pm EST (Optional) In this course we will be discussing various aspects of whole foods including their production, preservation, transport, storage and cost.

Syllabus: Units Unit 1: Introduction: What are Whole Foods Unit 2: Advantages/Disadvantages of Whole Foods Unit 3: Vegetables Unit 4: Fruits Unit 5: Whole Grains Unit 6: Nuts and Seeds Unit 7: Protein Unit 8: Foods of Animal Origin Unit 9: Whole Foods and the Food Industry Unit 10: Wrap up

Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation points450 points Unit Project3100 points300 points Final Project2 parts125 points250 points Total: 1000 pts

Projects Unit 3 – Paper Unit 4 – Paper Unit 7 – Final project part 1 (Paper) Unit 8 - Paper Unit 9 - Final project part 2 (Brochure)

Late Work Policy Late work will not be accepted unless there are clear and compelling extenuating circumstances. If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing course assignments/exams you must contact your instructor immediately—prior to the assignment/exam/quiz due-date unless prevented from doing so by emergency circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances are serious personal and/or family illness/hospitalization, death in the family, weather-related evacuation/emergencies, work emergencies, and issues related to active military assignment. Personal computer/software/internet connectivity issues and course blocks are not considered extenuating circumstances.

Online Communication Guidelines Some important points to remember: Review the Kaplan Plagiarism Policy to make sure you understand it. Please ASK any questions that you may have. Also note the sanctions for the 1 st (failure of assignment), 2 nd (failure of class) and 3 rd (expulsion from Kaplan) offence. Familiarize yourself with the Netiquette section The paper submission format is in APA

Any guess on what Whole foods are? versus

Whole Foods Defined Whole Foods: A food to which “nothing” has been added No use of chemical additives, preservatives, texturizers, stabilizers, and other substances Any thing that is not beneficial to customers and some maybe harmful A food from which “nothing” has been taken away Basically: Whole foods are foods that are as close to their natural or original states as possible.

Processed Foods Foods that may or will undergo: slicing, dicing, cutting, chopping, cooking, mixing, grinding, smoking, drying, packaging, canning or other procedures that alter the food from its original state. Examples: Mixed greens Honey Salsa

Some Examples Fruits and Vegetables Apples, bananas, carrots, dandelion greens, eggplant, figs, grapes, kale, lemons, mangoes, peaches, squash, tomatoes, watercress and yams Nuts and Seeds Almonds, brazil, cashew, macadamia, peanuts, pisatchio and walnuts are all examples of nuts. Flax (linseeds), pumpkin, sesame and sunflower. Unprocessed Meats Legumes black beans, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), edamame beans (soya beans), kidney beans, lentils, lima beans.

Can you think of any other examples??

Question Is beef considered a whole food?

Answer A roasted portion of beef that has not been processed, modified, or added to can be considered a whole food. A hot dog, however, does not fit in this category.

Organic versus Whole Organic foods: Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. {Definition by the USDA} Crops are generally grown without synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, irradiation or biotechnology Natural foods: Natural foods are often assumed to be foods that are minimally processed and do not contain any hormones, antibiotics, artificial sweeteners, food colors or flavorings. Whole foods are not necessarily organic, nor are organic foods necessarily whole.

Why use Whole Foods? Grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables provide healthful nutrition. In their natural state, they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients. Processing turns simple foods into commercial products takes away some of their value, or adds ingredients that are not helpful. While processing and refinement takes away some things the body needs, it also tends to add things in. Majority of the time, these things are bad for a person's health. For example, processed foods often contain artificial coloring, flavorings, and preservatives. Many people believe these things are damaging to the health. Pesticides used in conventional foods production maybe harmful to the health

Whole Foods Some of the nutrients they contain: Phytochemicals Phytoestrogens Dietary fiber Antioxidants In the outer surface of whole foods are most of the omega 3 fatty acids – eliminating them in processing eliminates many essential nutrients Whole kernel of a whole grain WF are wonderful in the TOTATLITY they provide To get the whole benefit of a food – it must be consumed in its natural whole state

Pros/Cons Pros: Very healthy diet Has potential to reduce risk of disease Encourages shopping at farmers markets Engenders appreciation of food in their natural state Cons: Abundance and ease of processed foods

Influences on Whole Food Production Geographical Does not add any harmful chemicals into the environment Good for nature/soil Climatic How seasons influence farming Wind, Rain, Storms, Hurricanes, Snow Societal Environmentally Friendly Location

Any other factors you can think about that influence whole foods production?

"Diets rich in whole and unrefined foods, like whole grains, dark green and yellow/orange-fleshed vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, contain high concentrations of antioxidant phenolics, fibers and numerous other phytochemicals that may be protective against chronic diseases.” Bruce B, Spiller GA, Klevay LM, Gallagher SK (2000). A diet high in whole and unrefined foods favorably alters lipids, antioxidant defenses, and colon function. J Am Coll Nutr Feb;19(1):61-7.

Question Do you think we are seeing and buying more processed foods or more whole foods? What reasons so you see?

Any Questions??

This Weeks Reading! Syllabus Online Communications Introduction in the text – A whole foods primer. Review website: “The Whole Story on Whole Foods”