Basic Nutrition Terms
Nutrients
Nutrition and Age
Foods and Culture
Final Jeopardy
100
Process by which large molicules are broken down into smaller molecules to make energy available to the organism.
What is metabolism?
100
Proteins are composed of these.
What are amino acids?
100
By the end of a newborn's first year his/her weight should _____?
What is triple?
100
The way of preparing foods according to Jewish law.
What is Kosher?
100
State how many calories per gram are consumed for fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. All three must be correct to receive points gambled.
Fats= 9 calories/gram; Proteins= 4 calories/gram; Carbohydrates= 4 calories/gram
200
Process of converting food into chemical substances that can be absorbed into the blood and utilized by body tissues.
What is digestion?
200
Two nutrients important for building and repairing cells and tissues.
What is Vitamin C and Protein?
200
A good first solid food for an infant.
What is rice cereal?
200
Desserts in this diet may include sweet potatoe pie, peach cobbler, and fried pies.
What is the African American Diet?
300
The sum of processes involved in taking in nutrients and absorbing and using them.
What is nutrition?
300
A patient should intake this amount of water.
What is equal to fluid output + 500 mL?
300
Studies have shown that this increases a child's ability to concentrate and perform in school.
What is a well-balanced breakfast?
300
Pasta, breads, wine, and olive oil are a part of this diet.
What is the Italian American Diet?
400
To be in excess, harmful, or poisoning amounts.
What is toxic?
400
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
400
Adolescent females require increase levels of this mineral.
What is iron?
400
The practice of adding MSG to enhance flavor is typical in this diet.
What is the Asian American Diet?
500
Biochemical substances used by the body that must be supplied in adequate amounts from foods consumed.
What are nutrients?
500
The portion of a carbohydrate that can't be broken down by intestinal enzymes and juices.
What is fiber?
500
Nutrient requirements do not change with aging except in the presence of _______.
What is disease and/or illness?
500
This diet is high in carbohydrates and heavily seasoned and spicy.
What is the Hispanic American Diet?
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