Ethnic Food LabFats/oilsSweetsBeveragesFood/DrinkAmount EatenEthnic Food Lab (SP-15)NPCsp15Name: Date:Ethnic Food LabUsing your ethnic background, or one of interest to you, investigate (Book or online sources) the foodsused on a regular basis.Name of Ethnic Group: ItalianSource of information: Co-worker Dylan Food GroupsCommon Foods Eaten (at least 3 per group)Starch/Bread:pasta, cereal, rice, bread, starchy vegetables1) ziti 2)ravioli3)Meats & Substitutes:eggs, peanut butter, legumes if not used as starch1) salami2)chicken 3)meat ballsVegetables:dark green, deep yellow, other1) eggplant2)olives3) tomatoFruit:citrus,melons, berries,other1) grapes2)figs3) citrus fruits Milk:include yogurt, cheese1) milk 2) yogurt 3) cheese Fats/oils1) 2) butter 3) olive oil Sweets1) Amaretti 2) cannoli 3) gelato Beverages1) wine 2) milk 3) cappuccino NPCsp151 NPCsp15Use this ethnic diet to design one full day of meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). Type of ethnic food: _____Italian____________Food/Drink Amount EatenBreakfast:- Cappuccino- Mixed fruit - Biscuit Snack:Lunch:- Ravoli - Lentil soupSnack:- Salad Dinner:- Eggplant parmesan- BruschettaSnack:- Gelato 8oz½ cup2 ¾ cups ½ cup 1 cup 5oz eggplant , 3 table spoon sauce2 small pieces of bread, ¼ cup tomatoes ½ cup 2NPCsp15Is the diet plan missing or deficient in any food groups?List which groups are missing or deficient.Vegetables, produce, Are there excess intakes of any food group?List which groups have excess intakes. Give examples of specific foods eaten in excess.Cheese: Mozzarella, Gorgonzola. Parmesan Pasta: ziti, penne, ravioli, List the nutritional benefits of this meal plan.Does this culture have a high prevalence of nutrition-related diseases (ie. heart disease, diabetes, caner etc.)? Be specific.NoIf yes, what aspects of their diet can contribute to these diseases. Comment on the Calorie, fat, sugar and sodium content of this diet (compared to the typical U.S. diet):Calorie content: 3100 calFat content: 800 calsSugar Content: 300 cals Sodium content: 150cals3NPCsp15What are some common food practices / traditions associated with this ethnic group?Big family Sunday lunch Most meals include some kind of pastaThey allow children to taste wine What is the common meal pattern for this ethnic group (how many meals do they consume a day, which is their largest etc.)?They do breakfast lunch and dinner, lunch is usually there biggest
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