Basic Terms
This is the process of taking in and using nutrients.
What is nutrition?
A nutrient that passes through the body without being digested.
What is fiber?
This type of carbohydrate is quickly digested for fast energy.
What are simple carbohydrates?
Loss of water due to sweating can cause this condition.
What is dehydration?
This food is highest in protein: apple, lettuce, peanuts, or chicken.
What is chicken?
This is the process of breaking down food in the body.
What is digestion?
These include calcium, iron, and sodium.
What are minerals?
These are sugars linked together and are a major energy source.
What are complex carbohydrates?
A lack of one specific nutrient is called this.
What is a deficiency?
These are the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
These measure the energy in food.
What are calories?
A waxy, fat-like substance found in animal cells.
What is cholesterol?
These amino acids cannot be made by the body.
What are essential amino acids?
The most common cause of malnutrition worldwide.
What is poverty?
This condition occurs when too many nutrients/calories are consumed.
What is overnutrition?
This is how your body keeps internal conditions stable.
What is homeostasis?
These nutrients contain nitrogen and build/repair tissues.
What are proteins?
This type of malnutrition involves lack of protein and calories.
What is protein-energy malnutrition?
Lack of calcium can lead to this condition.
What is osteoporosis?
Fiber is important because it does this.
What is reduces risk of lower bowel cancer?
A condition where nutrient intake is unbalanced or insufficient.
What is malnutrition?
This mineral helps red blood cells carry oxygen.
What is iron?
Fish is considered this type of protein.
What is a complete protein?
The most serious nutrition problem in developing countries.
What is protein-energy malnutrition?
These are the two categories of vitamins.
What are fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?