Functions of Food in the Body
Body and Food Facts
Food Values
Cooking and Food Safety
100

What is the brain’s preferred energy source?

Carbohydrates

100

This substance is important for electrolyte    balance, temperature control, and transporting     nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

water

100

This way of eating encourages you to use all 5 senses during the eating experience.

Mindful eating

100

Before starting to handle food in Easy Bay' s kitchen, what 3 steps must you take?

hair net, wash hands, put on gloves

200

Providing structure to cells, tissues, and muscles is a primary function of which nutrient?

protein

200

Which 3 macronutrients should be included into     someone’s meal plan daily?

Carbs, proteins, fats

200

This type of diet is popular for its time and is often based on misinformation.

Fad diet

200

Cutting your meat and then your vegetables on the same cutting board is known as what?

Cross contamination

300

Which two nutrients are crucial for bone health?

calcium and vitamin D

300

Name the 3 major parts or structures of digestion

esophagus, stomach, intestines

300

This theory states that we all have a predetermined weight range that our bodies wish to maintain.

Set point theory

300

The temperature range of 40-140˚ is known as what in food safety?

Danger Zone

400

This nutrient is helpful for regular digestion

Fiber

400

At what age is someone considered to be fully developed?

25

400

This is the set of beliefs rooted in achieving thinness and idolizing health and is focused on certain ways of eating

Diet Culture

400

25% of foodborne illnesses can be reduced by doing this one simple step.

washing your hands!

500

This nutrient is important for supporting cell    growth, protecting the organs, keeping the body     warm, and providing the body energy.

Fat

500

This metric does not consider muscle/fat mass,    blood lipid levels, nor fitness level, and     therefore is a terrible determinant of health.

BMI

500

This approach shifts the focus from weight to health promotion.

Health at Every Size

500

What organization tracks the outbreak of foodborne illnesses?

CDC

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