Foods
A fresh grown food that contains seeds
Fruits
Good bacteria that live in the intestines and help food to digest
Probiotics
The name of the body's system that processes food (includes throat, stomach, intestines, etc.)
Digestive
When someone hasn't drunk enough water we say they are...
Dehydrated
A long-lasting health condition where the body cannot properly turn food into energy, leading to too much sugar in the blood
Diabetes
A fresh grown food that does not contain seeds
Vegetables
Certain types of minerals and vitamins and minerals that protect cells from being damaged
Antioxidants
The umbrella term for all the chemical reactions actions that happen in the body in order to keep it alive.
Metabolism
Food that contains a high amount of nutrients per portion is...
Nutrient dense
The medical name for not being correctly nourished
Malnourishment
Beans, peas, etc.
Legumes
Inorganic elements (do not come from plants/animals [living things]) that are essential to the body, eg: iron
Minerals
The very first part of the digestive process when food enters the mouth
Chewing
If you eat not too much sugar and not zero sugar then you have managed to eat sugar in...
Moderation
The medical term for not having enough red blood cells (often because of low iron)
Anemic
Made from milk (cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Dairy
Organic (made by plants or animals) substances that are important for human body function, eg: A, C, D, K
Vitamins
BMI stands for...
Body mass index
A diet that contains a variety of foods from all the food groups is considered to be a ________ diet
balanced
Lacking vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals due to a lack of fresh produce
Scurvy
Carbohydrates that have not been processed to remove the husk. They therefore contain more fiber.
Whole grains
Umbrella term for nutrients that are needed in large amounts to sustain the body
Macronutrients
BMR stands for...
Basal Metabolic Rate
Can sugar that is mixed into freshly squeezed orange juice is called ______ sugar
added
If you don't eat enough fiber you may become...
Constipated