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The customs and beliefs of a racial, religious, or social group is...
Cultural influences
what are carbohydrates?
this nutrient is broken down during digestion into glucose and is them used by the cells of the body for energy.
what are physiological influences?
influences such as gender, age, wellness, and activity levels.
what are minerals?
one of the six basic types of nutrients is an inorganic substance and becomes part of the bones, tissue, and body fluids
What are environmental influences?
air, water, soil, mineral, plant, and animal resources
what is cholesterol?
a fatlike substance that occurs naturally in the body and is found in every cell but occurs only in foods of animal orgin
what are psychological influences?
influences such as appetite, emotions, thoughts, stress, and personal likes and dislikes.
what is a nutrient?
a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and its functions
What are external influences?
influences that come from outside of the individual or family.
what does the %daily value tell you?
tells you the percentage of each nutrient in a single serving, in terms of the daily recommended amount.
what are situational factors (social factors)?
influences such as states of life, family schedules, financial resources, knowledge, skills and peer group
a food that provides fairly large amounts of vitamins and minerals compared to the number of calories it supplies.
What are internal influences?
influences that exist within the individual such as physiological, psychological, situational, or social.
what are fats?
the most concentrated source of energy and an important source of fat-soluble vitamins
what are technological influences?
the developments improving any methods for doing tasks
what is nutrition facts label?
the required label on all packaged foods with information about calories, serving sizes, nutrients, and ingredients found in the product
What are media influences?
influences such as television, print, and the internet.
what is fiber?
provides bulk that moves waste through the large intestine; absorbs extra water and toxins
what is wellness?
the state of being in overall good health.