The Importance of Nutrition
These primarily impact growth, energy, and repair
What are nutrients
Types include Complex, simple, and fiber
What are carbohydrates
A, D, E, K
What are the fat soluble vitamins
3 cups are recommended for this food group daily
What is the dairy group
These are listed in descending order by weight
What are the ingredients
The two main factors that affect our food choices
What is Hunger and Appetite
The type of protein that comes from animal sources
What is a complete protein
Absorbed by plants or animals that eat the plants
What are minerals
Make half of these whole
Milk, eggs, nuts, seafood, and wheat
what are the most common food sources causing food poisoning
Type 2 diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Cardiovascular Disease
What are diseases that good nutrition can help you avoid
The types of fats that can lead to high cholesterol levels.
What are saturated and trans fats
Watermelon, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Apples, Lettuce
What are foods that are high in water content
The amount of activity suggested daily to avoid weight gain
What is 60 minutes
Occurs because the body lacks a specific enzyme in the body to break food down
what is food intolerance
An emotional response to food consisting of continuous snacking while absorbed in another activity
What is Mindless Eating
This is what happens to glucose in the body if not used during activity
What is turns to fat
Not stored by the body but enters directly into the bloodstream
What are water soluble vitamins
Fish, Beans, Nuts, Eggs, Seafood, Lean Meats
What are foods high in protein
Extends shelf life, boosts nutrient content, and improves taste-texture- and appearance
what are the purposes of food additives
Family, friends, time, money, and advertising
What are environmental factors affecting food choices
6>grams of protein, 20<grams of sugar, 3<grams of saturated fat
What is the criteria for a healthy protein bar
Moves food, removes waste, lubricates the joints
What are functions of water
Don't drink you calories, go easy on the toppings, and watch your portion sizes
What are tips for eating healthy when eating out
The four points along the Food Production Chain
What are production, processing, distribution, and preparation