Nutrients
Which of the following nutrients is NOT used by the body as a source of energy?
Carbs, proteins, vitamins, fats
vitamins
What is the a role of carbohydrates?
supplying energy for your body's functions
Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required only in small amounts are called _____.
Minerals
Which of the following is an example of a nutrient-dense food?
cake, soft drinks, low-fat yogurt, candy
low-fat yogurt
If a person's diet does not include enough iron, he or she may develop ______.
anemia
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called _____.
Calories
Name the two types of Carbohydrates
Simple and complex
Nutrients that are made by living things, are required only in small amounts, and that assist many chemical reactions are _____.
vitamins
Describe 2 procedures when handling food.
*To handle food safely
*you should keep your hands and surfaces that come into contact with food clean
*Separate raw and cooked foods while preparing or storing them
*Cook meat, poultry, and fish to safe internal temperatures
*If food is perishable, chill it right away
*Thaw foods in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
Very heavy perspiring or severe diarrhea can result in a serious reduction in the body's water content known as _____.
Dehydration
List the three classes of nutrients that supply your body with energy.
Carb., Fats, Proteins
Tell me the three types of fats.
Unsaturated, Saurated, Trans
List 3 of the minerals your body needs in significant amounts.
calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans document recommends that teenagers be active for 10 minutes most days. True or False
False
Food is your body's energy source. True or False
True
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy is called _______.
Metabolism
This type of fats are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils are called _____.
trans fat
One of the main functions of vitamins is to _____.
Help the body use other nutrients.
According to the MyPlate plan, what should make up the smallest portion of a teenager's diet?
dairy
Two meals may contain the same number of calories but different amounts of energy. True or False
False
The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body is called _______.
Homeostasis
What should vegetarians do for protein?
eat two or more plant protein sources.
Tell me the fat-soluble vitamins. (4)
A, E, D & K
The MyPlate plan provides a visual indication of how much of each food group you need. True or False
True
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans document does NOT provide information about how to _______.
grow your own food.