Vocabulary
A loss of fluid in the body
dehydration
This nutrient can be complex or simple
carbohydrate
Name a type of website that you can get accurate information from
.org, .edu., .gov
calories for a middle school student
1,800-2,400 a day
what is the serving size?
12 sandwiches
a unit for measuring energy produced by food
calorie
Protects against cold and provides energy for muscles
fat
Name a place you can get information about nutrition, even if it is not accurate
family, friends, teachers, Dr., internet, food label
fat for a middle school student
50-80 grams
How many calories are in one serving?
160
avoidance of extreme
moderation
Repairs damaged tissue
Protein
you should make half your plate ___________ and ________________
fruits and vegetables
sodium for a middle school student
no more than 2,300 miligrams
How many grams of added sugar is in one serving?
2g
abnormally delayed or infrequent bowel movement
constipation
helps with bone growth, water balance and metabolism
define eating in moderation
eating the right amount, not eating too much
the amount of calories needed, depends on what?
age, gender, weight, activity level
How many servings are there per container?
8
the process by which the body uses food to release energy and uses that energy to build and repair tissues
metabolism
helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, hormone development and would healing
vitamins
what can a food label tell you
calories, nutrients, serving size, added, sugar, fat
Extra calories can be burned off by this
exercise
How many calories would I eat if I ate 2 servings?
320