Nutrition
Fats, vitamins, protein, and carbohydrates are called...
Nutrients
Nutrients are...
needed by the body for growth, repair, and energy
True or False: food-related illnesses can be prevented
True
True or False: All adults have the same dietary needs
False
Define: calorie
a measure of the energy a food gives you
What does "MyPlate" tell you?
About food groups and how to portion them
plant foods such as fruit, vegetables, beans, and grains
What does it mean when you have diabetes? What does that disease do in your body?
The pancreas does not make insulin, which helps to process glucose (a type of sugar used for energy)
How many minutes of physical activity does your body need a day?
60 minutes
What does the EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency
What should people consider when creating an eating plan?
Age, gender, and activity level
Overall health and medical conditions
Activity level
Which two kinds of fat are good for you?
Polyunsaturated fats and Monounsaturated fats
What are two food-related illnesses?
Salmonella
Hepatitis A
True or False: the way you eat now can make a big difference in your health 25 years from now
True
What does the FDA stand for?
The US Dept of Food and Drug Administration
Carbohydrates are...
energy containing nutrients
How do you prevent food poisoning when serving cooked meat?
Cook the meat at a high heat, so the internal temperature reaches between 140-165 degrees
What is Osteoporosis?
"brittle bone disease" occurs when there is not calcium in the body to make the bones strong
Eating foods with a lot of __ can prevent some forms of cancer.
fiber
What does the UN stand for?
the United Nations
Meat or tofu gives you __ and vegetables give you ___
protein
fiber
Name two consequences of making less healthful food and drink choices.
less energy, poor skin color, brittle nails, and/or weight problems
Define: type 2 diabetes
a disease that affects how your body uses glucose )a source of fuel for the body)
What is a type of fat (found in animal-based foods and in coconut and palm oil) considered to be less healthy than unsaturated fat?
saturated fats
Epidemiologists are...
doctors who study food-related illnesses