Factors Influence Food Choices
__________ are units of heat that measure the energy used by your body?
Calories
Nutrients
Appetite
Calories
___________ are the sugars and starches that provide your body with energy.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Saturated Fats
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Which Vitamin promotes healthy skin and vision?
Vitamin A
Which Mineral builds strong bones?
Calcium
True or False...Hunger is the process of using food and its substances to help your body grow?
False....Nutrition is the process.
True or False...Unsaturated Fats are fats that remain liquid at room temperature?
True
Which Vitamin helps blood clot?
Vitamin K
Which mineral heals wounds?
Zinc
What are the three roles of Nutrients?
Energy
Repair Cells and Tissues
Smooth running body systems
To Build, repair and maintain cells
Which Vitamin Helps Energy Production?
Vitamin B
Which mineral prevents tooth decay?
Flouride
What does the term " Appetite " mean?
your psychological desire for food.
True or False... your body can digest fiber.
Which Vitamin promotes the absorption of calcium?
Vitamin D
Why do you need Iron?
Hemoglobin in red blood cells
What is one health problem you may face if you consume fast-foods, or foods high in fat and sugar?
Obesity
Heart Disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Which habit-forming stimulant is found in Energy Drinks?
Caffeine
What are the four fat soluble vitamins?
A, E, D & K
How much sugar does the average American consume in one year?
100 pounds