NUTRIENTS
VOCABULARY
HEALTHY CHOICES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
What?... Really???
100
Nutrients that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, and protect the body's organs are called ______ ?
What are FATS.
100
The substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
What are NUTRIENTS.
100
You're hungry for a snack. Which vending machine choice would be healthier? A. A bag of sunflower seeds kernels B. A 2-pack of strawberry pastries
What is A. Sunflower seeds are high in protein, low in carbs, and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
100
Digestion begins in the ______ ?
What is the MOUTH.
100
If stretched out this organ measures over 20 feet!
What is the SMALL INTESTINE.
200
Nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues (i.e. muscle) are called?
What are PROTEINS.
200
The process by which a living thing takes in and makes use of food; the science that studies how the body uses food.
What is NUTRITION.
200
Which McDonald's item has the least amount of total fat? A. Large order of fries with ketchup B. Honey mustard snack wrap C. Snack size fruit and walnut salad D. Fruit'n yogurt parfait
What is the fruit 'n yogurt parfait. (It has 2 grams of fat. Compare that to 25 grams of total fat in the large fries, 16 grams of total fat in the snack wrap and 8 grams of total fat in the snack size fruit and walnut salad.)
200
What are the substances in saliva that begin the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates and soften food for its transport are called?
What are ENZYMES.
200
This organ is stretched out can measure over 5 feet.
What is the LARGE INTESTINE.
300
Nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, help keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly are called?
What are MINERALS.
300
A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods is called?
What is a CALORIE.
300
Which type of nut is high in omega-3 fatty acids: peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds?
What is WALNUTS.
300
The organ, resembling a long coiled tube, where most digestion takes place is called the ______ ?
What is the SMALL INTESTINE.
300
Bananas, tomatoes, pumpkins, watermelon, and avocados are all ______ ?
What is BERRIES.
400
Nutrients that help regulate the body's functions and fight infections are called?
What are VITAMINS.
400
The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream and sent to each cell in your body is called?
What is DIGESTION.
400
Which is the healthiest dip for your carrot slices: ranch salad dressing, blue cheese salad dressing, french onion dip, or hummus?
What is HUMMUS.
400
The organ responsible for removing water and salt from food and getting rid of waste is called the ______ ?
What is the LARGE INTESTINE.
400
Which is a better source of Vitamin D: Skim Milk or Oysters?
What is OYSTERS! (On a calorie-by-calorie basis, oysters provide 4X more vitamin D!)
500
The starches and sugars that provide energy are called?
What are CARBOHYDRATES.
500
These are the part of grains, fruits, and vegetables that the body cannot break down. They are responsible for moving waste out of your system and may prevent some diseases.
What is FIBER.
500
Which kid's meal is healthier: A. Campbells' Spaghetti O's B. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
What is A. Campbell’s Spaghetti-O’s have 180 calories per serving and one gram of fat versus Kraft’s 410 calories and 19 grams of fat.
500
The system that removes wastes from your body and controls water balance is called the ______ system.
What is the EXCRETORY system.
500
Approximately what percent of American adults are overweight or obese? 50%, 70%, 85%
What is 70% (69.2%)
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