Nutrition Terms
A condition resulting from an imbalance between nutrient intake and the bodys nutrient needs
What is Malnutrition
How many calories are in 1 gram of protein?
What is 4 calories?
How many calories are in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
What is 4 calories?
How many calories are in 1 gram of fat?
What is 9 calories?
Vegetables are divided into this many subgroups based on their nutrients?
What is 5?
What does deficiency mean?
What is the lack of nutrient
This is the percent of your diet that should be from protein?
What is 10-35%?
This is the percent of your diet that should be from carbohydrates?
What is 50-60%?
This is the percent of your diet that should be from fat?
What is 20-35%?
Whole grains should make up this much of your grain intake?
What is 50%?
This is the sum of all body processes inside living cells that sustain life and health?
What is Metabolism?
The Primary function of protein in the diet is to supply material for?
What is Growth and Maintenance?
This is the sugar to which all other sugars are converted?
What is Glucose?
These types of fats are "Healthy" and include mom and poly versions?
What are unsaturated?
The recommendation for fruit for teenagers is between 1.5 cups and this?
What is 2.5 cups?
This term refers to having many nutrients per calorie as well as containing many health benefiting nutrients without having an excessive amount of calories?
What is nutrient density?
The basic building units of protein are called this?
What are Amino acids?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the diet?
What is the major source of energy?
These fats should be avoided and are found in fried foods, fast foods, butter and processed foods?
What are saturated?
Meat, poultry, and seafood are main sources of protein -- Name 1 secondary source for protein
When not enough scientific evidence is available to establish a RDA, the value used to guide intake is called this?
What is Adequate intake
This type of protein contains all indispensable amino acids in the correct proportion and ratio?
What are Complete Proteins?
This measures how much a particular food raises your blood sugar level when you eat it; it helps us determine good vs bad carbs
What is the Glycemic Index?
These reduce inflammation post workout and are found in fish, walnuts, canola oil, avocados, and flax seed?
What are omega 3 fatty acids?
Not everything made with milk is included in the dairy group. Names one item made with milk that is not included
What is cream cheese, cream, butter, or sour cream?