Nutrients
The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body
Water
The desire, rather than the need to eat is called
Appetite
What are two reasons that food additives are used?
Enhance food flavor and appearance and to make it last longer
The last date that you should use a product is called what?
Expiration date
Most of your daily servings should come from what food category?
Grains
A major source of energy comes from what category of food
Carbohydrates
Eating when stressed, frustrated or depressed is called what?
Emotional eating
Why is it dangerous to eat too much sodium (salt)?
Can make you have high blood pressure
What are 3 symptoms of foodborne illness?
Food ingredients are listed on food labels by??
Weight in descending order
What nutrients role is to move waste through the body?
Fiber
Units of heat that measure the energy that foods supply to the body are:
Calories
The nutrient that rebuilds cells
Protein
Give me an example of food intolerance
lactose, gluten
How do you know that a certain type of fat is bad?
Turns solid at room temperature
These are compounds that help regulate many vital body processes like digestion and absorption of other nutrients
Vitamins
A natural, physical drive that protects you from starvation
These 4 vitamins are fat soluble and stored in the body
A,D,E,K
What is it called when the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods?
Food allergy
Why is important to make sure your plate has various assortment of natural colors of food on it?
Because different colors of food provide an assortment of nutrients for your body.
A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
Lipid
Name 3 things that effect a person's food choices
Culture, convenience, family, friends
Name two reasons that water is essential to the body
Lubricates joints, transports nutrients, carries waste from cells, regulates body temp
What are the 4 ways to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses?
Clean/Separate/Chill/Cook
Two reasons why breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day are?
Perform better in school, gives you fresh supply of energy, improves mental performance