Chapter 4, Problem 124QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The foods in Table $4.3$ have to be ranked from low caloric value to high caloric value.

Explanation of Solution

The Table $4.3$ is as follows,

    

The food items in above table are ranked from low caloric value to high caloric value as follows,

    $\begin{array}{ccccc}Food& \begin{array}{l}\text{Fat}\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Carbohydrate\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{Pr}otein\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Caloric\\ \text{Value }\left(kJ/g\right)\end{array}\\ Green\text{ beans}& 0.0& 7.0& 1.9& 0.00\\ Apple& 0.5& 13.0& 0.4& 2.47\\ \begin{array}{l}Microwave\\ popcorn\left(popped\right)\end{array}& 7.1& 11.4& 2.9& 4.18\\ Cheese\text{ pizza}& 10.2& 25.8& 11.2& 10.1\\ Hamburger& 30.0& 0.0& 22.0& 15.06\\ \begin{array}{l}Brownie\\ \text{with nuts}\end{array}& 16.0& 64.0& 4.0& 16.9\\ Peanuts\left(unsalted\right)& 50.0& 21.4& 28.6& 23.91\end{array}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The foods in Table $4.3$ have to be ranked from low fat content per $100\text{ g}$ to high fat content per $100\text{ g}$.

Explanation of Solution

The Table $4.3$ is as follows,

    

The food items in above table are ranked from low fat content per $100\text{ g}$ to high fat content per $100\text{ g}$ as follows,

    $\begin{array}{ccccc}Food& \begin{array}{l}\text{Fat}\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Carbohydrate\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{Pr}otein\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Caloric\\ \text{Value }\left(kJ/g\right)\end{array}\\ Green\text{ beans}& 0.0& 7.0& 1.9& 0.00\\ Apple& 0.5& 13.0& 0.4& 2.47\\ \begin{array}{l}Microwave\\ popcorn\left(popped\right)\end{array}& 7.1& 11.4& 2.9& 4.18\\ Cheese\text{ pizza}& 10.2& 25.8& 11.2& 10.1\\ \begin{array}{l}Brownie\\ \text{with nuts}\end{array}& 16.0& 64.0& 4.0& 16.9\\ Hamburger& 30.0& 0.0& 22.0& 15.06\\ Peanuts\left(unsalted\right)& 50.0& 21.4& 28.6& 23.91\end{array}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The foods in Table $4.3$ have to be ranked from most healthful to least one. Does the three list gets matches has to be indicated. The advantages and disadvantages of using fat content or caloric value in the evaluation of food have to be discussed.

Explanation of Solution

The Table $4.3$ is as follows,

    

The food items in above table are ranked from most healthful to least one as follows,

    $\begin{array}{ccccc}Food& \begin{array}{l}\text{Fat}\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Carbohydrate\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{Pr}otein\\ \text{per 100 g}\end{array}& \begin{array}{l}Caloric\\ \text{Value }\left(kJ/g\right)\end{array}\\ Apple& 0.5& 13.0& 0.4& 2.47\\ Green\text{ beans}& 0.0& 7.0& 1.9& 0.00\\ Hamburger& 30.0& 0.0& 22.0& 15.06\\ Cheese\text{ pizza}& 10.2& 25.8& 11.2& 10.1\\ \begin{array}{l}Microwave\text{ popcorn}\\ \left(popped\right)\end{array}& 7.1& 11.4& 2.9& 4.18\\ Peanuts\left(unsalted\right)& 50.0& 21.4& 28.6& 23.91\\ \begin{array}{l}Brownie\\ \text{with nuts}\end{array}& 16.0& 64.0& 4.0& 16.9\end{array}$

Observing sub parts (a) and (b) shows that they matches very well since only 2 items are interchanged. The third list discussed sub part (c) had two high fat foods closer to top of the list, due to fact that protein is important for a healthy diet. Hamburger and peanuts are good protein sources.

Advantage of using caloric value/fat content in food evaluation is that it helps individuals to understand which food helps in weight reduction or weight gain of the individuals. This is achieved by finding alternatives food without consuming more fuel than needed.

Disadvantage of caloric value/fat content in food evaluation is that fats and proteins are important nutritional components of healthy diet. Some amounts of proteins and fats has to be included in daily diet to achieve healthy life style.