Definitions
What are nutrients?
Life-sustaining substances in food
What's a calorie?
A measure of food energy
What is an example of an essential nutrient?
Vitamins and Minerals
Name 1-2 energy- dense foods.
avocado, eggs, almonds(nuts), and sunflower seeds. (loaded in calories/ good fats)
What is food insecurity?
When individuals are concerned about running out of food or not having enough money to buy more food.
What is a cell?
Smallest living functional unit in an organism
What is an empty-calorie food?
Food in which a large portion of energy is from unhealthy solid fat, added sugar, and/or alcohol
Name 3 examples of empty-calorie food.
Chips, junk food, food in a bag(and doesn't go bad)
Name 3 classes of Nutrients
3 from this list:
Carbohydrates
Lipids (including fats)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What are some causes of undernutrition? Provide 2 examples
Possible answers:
Overpopulation
Parasites
Depleted farmland and other natural resources
Cultural traditions
Lack of sanitary water supplies
Food distribution problems (such as lack of good roads)
War and political/civil unrest
Disease
What is a deficiency disease?
State of health that occurs when a nutrient is missing from the diet
What is a nutrient-dense food?
Food that contains more vitamins and minerals in relation to unhealthy fat, added sugar, and/or alcohol content
What are examples of macronutrients?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins
Name 3 Nutrient-dense food.
Sweet potato, steak, figs, sardines(fish), anchovies
Does weight matter to determine over/under nutrition?
Weight is not the main factor of weight. Both can be undernourished.
What are Phytochemicals?
Substance found in plants that are not classified as “nutrients” but may be beneficial to human health
What is energy-dense food?
the energy value of food in relation to its weight
What is an example of phytochemicals?
Plants make hundreds of phytochemicals
Name all 6 classes of Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Lipids (including fats)
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
What is chronic undernutrition?
Long-term energy and nutrient intakes are insufficient