Definitions
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
Which food sensitivity does not involve the immune system?
Food intolerance
Which method of preparation tends to make food high in fat?
Frying
Your body's main source of energy
Carbohydrates
What are the 5 food groups
Protein, Veggies, Fruits, Dairy, Grains
Starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body’s energy
Carbohydrates
What are the two types of vitamins?
Fat & water soluble
A sell by date on a food item means
Last day which a store has to sell the product
Which type of nutrient helps maintain healthy skin and hair?
Fat
The number of calories that you can eat each day without gaining weight depends on your
Activity level
Compounds found in foods that help regulate many body processes
Vitamins
Why do we need energy from food?
Needed by teens for growth and activity
To help ensure food safety, you should always throw out food that is sitting out after how many hours
2 hours
Which type of fat may help lower the risk of heart disease?
Unsaturated
These foods have a high ratio of nutrients to calories
Nutrient dense
Tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
Fiber
What are the 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
A,D,E,K
The most dangerous type of allergic reaction to food is
Anaphylaxis
What 3 nutrients provide us with energy
Carbs, Fat, Protein
A disease associated with unhealthful weight gain is
Waxy, fat-like substance found in blood
Cholesterol
What kind of foods do we need to limit?
High fat, sugars, sodium, fried
If a label claims a food that is a “good source of” fiber, the food must provide
10 - 19% of the daily value
Your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into
Sugars
Which is the correct order when preparing food to keep it safe?
Clean, separate, cook, chill