Nutrition Vocab
The process by which the body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
These are compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.
Vitamins
Nutrient that builds and maintain cells and tissues
Protein
Who needs more calories, teenage boys or teenage girls?
Teenage boys
Calorie
Elements found in the food that our bodies cannot produce
This type of fat is found mostly in animal-based foods such as meat and dairy products.
Saturated Fats
Give three examples of carbs
Bread, pastas, rice
Ex: The smell of freshly baked bread may tempt you to eat
Appetite
Condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily.
Osteoporosis
The ______________ provides information about the nutrients found in food.
Food Label
2 examples of healthy fats
Avocado, almonds, fish, eggs
This type of fat in small amounts may help lower your risk of heart disease.
Unsaturated Fats
Food having a high vitamin and mineral content in relation to its weight.
Nutrient Dense
______________ are substances added to a food to produce a desired effect.
Food Additives
3 examples of protein
Steak, chicken, pork
Excess amounts of ___________ can cause a build-up in the arteries raising the risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol
List the 6 nutrients.
Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
__________ are produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides
Organic Foods
What is the safest way to lose weight
1 pound per week Caloric deficit.