nutrition and wellness
another name for this chronic disease is high blood pressure
hypertension
this nutrient is our main energy source
carbohydrates
what RDA stands for
Recommended dietary allowance
this enzyme helps break down lipids
lipase
where chemical digestion of food begins
mouth
a sign of this deficiency disease is poor bone development
rickets
we need approximately 20 - 35% of our calories from this nutrient
fats
amount of calories %DV is based on
2,000 cal. / day
this substance that is secreted from the liver emulsifies fats
bile
another name for "food pipe"
esophagus
scurvy is caused by a deficiency in this micro-nutrient
vitamin c
this micro-nutrient comes in water soluble and lipid soluble
vitamins
amount of trans fats allowed by the government to be added to foods
zero
this is a brush border enzyme that breaks down lactose
lactase
the name of the division of the nervous system that interacts with digestive organs and communicates with the brain
enteric nervous system
this organization is responsible for developing myplate
USDA (gov)
these 2 nutrients are used in the production of hormones
lipids and proteins
number of calories in 3 grams of fat
27
digestive secretions from the pancreas
bicarbonate and enzymes (amylase, lipase, proteases)
where most nutrients are absorbed
small intestine
foods that are energy dense
foods high in fats, added sugars, and sodium
this nutrient provides zero energy and makes up the majority of body weight
water
Required micronutrients on the food nutrition label
vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium
the "hunger hormone"
ghrelin
digestive organ where most beneficial bacteria live
large intestine