Nutrition
The study of how your body processes and uses food...
Nutrition
Bread, cereals, rice, and pasta are good sources of ______________.
Carbohydrates
To meet your body’s needs, you should eat more when you are active and eat less when you are not active.
True
Your body converts the calories it receives from the foods you eat into _______.
Energy
Nutrients that help your body fight infection; helps with body growth; helps with immune system (ex. A,B,C,D)
Vitamins
Substances found in food that help your body grow and develop
Nutrients
This nutrient provides insulation, keeps us warm, and protects important muscles and bones in our body.
Fats
True or False: Food provides energy & nutrients necessary for growth and to maintain health
True
_______ carbohydrates provide long lasting energy; think "pasta parties"; found in grains, pasta, rice, bread, potatoes
Complex Carbohydrate
This is known as the sunshine vitamin...
Vitamin D
The 6 Key Nutrients are...
Vitamins, Fats, Carbs, Minerals, Water, Protein
carbs account for ___ % of our diet
fats account for ___ % of our diet
proteins account for ___% of our diet
carbs = 60%
fats= 30%
proteins= 10%
From the options below, select the food choice that has the highest amount of PROTEIN.
a. pasta
b. apple
c. fish
d. avocado
fish
The psychological DESIRE for food is called your _____ and your body's physical NEED for food is called ______.
appetite, hunger
This particular vitamin promotes healthy skin & strong vision and is often found in carrots
vitamin A
Nutrients that help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate certain body processes
examples: Calcium, Fluoride, Iron, & Sodium
Minerals
This nutrient helps with growth, development and repair of body tissue, especially muscles...
Protein
True or false: Unsaturated fats are SOLID at room temperature and are considered "good fats" (ex. walnuts, avocados, olive oil)
False, liquid
_______ carbohydrates provide a quick energy boost. They often give your body a sugar rush/crash. (Examples include: candy, soda, cake)
Simple Carbohydrates
Which vitamin helps to boost the immune system and fight off infections/illness?
Vitamin C
What is typically the maximum amount of days a person can go without food? Without water?
food - 21 days
water- 3 days
This nutrient regulates body temperature, it is found in lots of fruit; 6-8 glasses a day are recommend
water
True or False: Vitamin C is know as the "energy vitamin"
False
List 3 way your nutrition/diet can be influenced. Please be specific.
Biological factors such as hunger, appetite, and taste
Economic factors such as cost and income
Physical factors such as access, education, skills and time
Social factors such as class, culture, and social context
Psychological factors such as mood, stress and guilt
Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about food.
energy vitamin; converts the energy in food to energy your body can use
Vitamin B