Nutrition Vocab
What is a calorie?
This vitamin is important for vision.
Name 3 ways that we lose water from our bodies?
Urine
Bowel Movements
Just Breathing
What percentage of adults are overweight or obese?
74%
When looking at the %DV (Daily Value), this amount is considered a low amount.
5%
This is the bodies process to turn food/drink into energy.
What is metabolism?
This vitamin plays an important roll in blood clotting.
What is Vitamin K
Name 3 symptoms of increased dehydration.
Mood
Skin Moisture
Blood Pressure
Cognitive Impairment
How many cups of vegetables should you eat per day?
2.5 cups
2 hours
Vitamins and miners that are vital for proper body functions. Does not provide calories, needed in small amounts.
What is Micronutrients?
This vitamin is essential for the efficient utilization of calcium by the body
True or False?
A dehydrated brain may temporarily shrink due to its lack of water?
True
Name all 4 types of foods that should be limited. (based on the Dietary Guidelines Worksheet)
Added Sugars
Saturated Fat
Sodium
Alcoholic Beverages
What is the danger zone temperature where food can start to spoil?
40-140 degrees
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Provides calories.
This electrolyte is plays a vital role in cell membrane potential, which is critical for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and heart function.
What is Potassium?
The recommended amount of daily water intake depends on what 2 things?
Weight and Environment
Foods that provide vitamins, minerals and other health promoting components.
What are Nutrient Dense Foods
Vision issues
Nerve Damage
Kidney disease
These types of fat are the worst for you. Raises the "bad" cholesterol, listed in the ingredients as "Partially Hydrogenated Oils"
This elements most important role is oxygen transport.
Water in food makes up how much of our daily intake?
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Obesity
Cancer
Bone Health and Muscular Strength
This hormone triggers cells to remove glucose from the blood so the body can use it as fuel.
What is insulin.