Lesson 1
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
nutrition
a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
fiber
a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity
Dietary Guidelines for americans
Substances added to a food to produce a desired affect
Food additives
a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
calorie
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
proteins
what is my pyramid
an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living
Is a condition in which the body's immune system reacts it substances in foods
Food allergy
substances in food that your body needs to grow,to repair itself, and supply you with energy
nutrients
a waxy fatlike substance in your blood, its needed to create cell walls
cholesterol
what are some sensible snacks
fresh fruit
cut up vegetables string cheese
unsalted nuts
fat free yogurt
bread sticks
IS treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens
Pasteurization
the natural physical drive to eat , prompted by the body's need for food
hunger
compounds found in food that helps regulate many body processes
vitamins
what are nutrient dense foods (definition)
foods that have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
The spreading of pathogens from one food to another
Contamination
the desire for food
appetite
elements found in food that are used by the body.
minerals
what are ways you can eat right when eating out
watch portion sizes
pay attention to how foods are prepared
add fresh vegetables and fruits
go easy on toppings
don't drink your calories
A negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system
Food Intolerance