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the study of nutrients in food how they nourish the body
What is Nutrition?
the unit of measurement for energy
What is a calorie?
A condition that occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients
What is malnutrition?
The body's main energy source.
What is a carbohydrate?
This item dissolves in water
What is a soluble fiber?
this nutrient is needed to build new cells and repair injured ones
What is protein?
solid at room temperature and is usually found in animals (ex. butter, lard, and meat)
What are saturated fats?
These are liquid at room temperature and are usually found in vegetable oils. (There are two.)
What are monosaturated and polysaturated fats?
the recommended daily nutrient and energy intake amounts for people of a particular age range and gender
What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?
allows glucose, or blood sugar, to travel throughout the body for energy use
What is insulin?
chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases
What are phytochemicals?
This item DOES NOT dissolve in water
What is insoluble fiber?
a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar properly
What is diabetes, or diabetes mellitus?
These are chemical substances that occur naturally in foods and that are important for good health
What are minerals?
daily nutrients established by the U.S. government
What is are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)?
a condition in which the bones gradually lose their minerals and become weak and fragile
What is Osteoporosis?
Macaroni and cheese is an example of which type of protein
What is complementary?
these make substances that regulate vital body functions, such as blood pressure, muscle contraction, blood clotting, and immune responses
What are essential fatty acids?
the type of disease that affects the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
What is cardiovascular disease?
chemical compounds found in food that are needed for regulating metabolic processes, such as digestion and the absorption of nutrients
What are vitamins?
refers to products that meet the requirements of their certifying organization
What is certified organic?
translates the RDAs and dietary guidelines into the kinds and amounts of foods to eat each day
What is Choose MyPlate?
refers to products that have been produced without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, often in a way in which soil and water are conserved
What is organic?
refers to products grown normally using approved USDA and FDA agricultural methods
What is conventional?
the five types of vegetarians
What are:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-vegetarian
- Ovo-vegetarian
- Lacto-Ovo-vegetarian
- Pescatarian