Food Related Illnesses
6 Basic Nutrients
Vocabulary
Digestion
100

Name three health conditions that are often linked to poor dietary habits.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Stroke
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Certain Types of Cancer (e.g., colorectal, breast, and stomach cancer)
  • Liver Disease (including fatty liver disease)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Dental Problems (e.g., tooth decay, gum disease)
  • Anemia (due to iron or vitamin deficiencies)
100

List the 6 basic nutrients

Protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and water

100

Name one key benefit of fiber.

Aids in digestion

100

What is a calorie?

a unit of energy available from food for use by the body.

200

This eating disorder is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading individuals to restrict food intake to dangerously low levels.

Anorexia nervosa

200

This nutrient serves as the body's primary source of energy.

Carbohydrates

200

The total of all the food you consume is referred to as your _____.

Diet

200

How many calories is in one gram of protein?

4 calories

300

This eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating an excessive amount of food within a short period, accompanied by a lack of control over eating.

Binge eating disorder

300

List the three types of fats in our diet

  • Saturated Fats
  • Unsaturated Fats
  • Trans Fats
300

What is an empty calorie? 

Foods that are high in fat or sugar and calories, but low in other nutrients.

300

How many calories are 2 grams of fat?

18 calories (2x9=18)
400

This eating disorder involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain.

Bulima nervosa

400

This mineral is crucial for strong bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods.

Calcium

400

_____ is study of the food you eat and how it affects your body.

Nutrition

400

Foods with fewer than this percentage of daily value for a nutrient are generally considered "low" in that nutrient.

5%

500

This condition, often linked to low calcium intake and lack of physical activity, weakens bones and makes them more prone to fractures, particularly in older adults.

Osteoporosis 

500

Approximately this percentage of the human body is made up of water.

60%

500

List 2 examples of fad diets

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  • Keto Diet (Low-Carb, High-Fat)
  • Paleo Diet (Eat Like Our Ancestors)
  • Atkins Diet (Low-Carb, High-Protein)
  • Whole30 (Elimination of Processed Foods, Dairy, Sugar, and Grains for 30 Days)
  • Juice Cleanse (Only Drinking Fruit and Vegetable Juices for a Period of Time)
  • Detox Diets (Typically Focused on Eliminating Toxins)
  • Cabbage Soup Diet (Very Low-Calorie Diet Focused on Eating Cabbage Soup)
  • Raw Food Diet (Consuming Uncooked, Unprocessed Foods)
  • Military Diet (Very Low-Calorie, Restrictive Diet for Rapid Weight Loss)
  • The Zone Diet (Balancing 40% Carbs, 30% Protein, and 30% Fats)
500

A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides more than this percentage of the daily value per serving.

20%

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