Digestion
True or False: Food relies on gravity to help it reach your stomach
Nutrients is the ________ _______ of ______ and how it is used by the body
The scientific study of food and how it is used by the body
What are the three main types of food that belong on your meal plate?
fruits and veg, protein, and whole grains
What are two benefits of using food labels?
compare different foods, helps consumers choose foods lower in sugar, sodium, saturated fats, etc., lists the ingredients and nutrients that are in your food
Name ONE main function of Nutrients
Examples: They help you grow and develop, Provide you with the energy you need to survive and enjoy life, They regulate body processes to keep your body functioning properly, etc.
Digestion - process of ____________________.
Breaking down food into usable nutrients
Malnutrition is a condition caused by what?
a condition caused when the body does not get the proper nutrients it needs to maintain overall health
What are the three benefits of drinking water?
Almost all pre-packaged foods have a Nutrition Facts food label. What are the usual exceptions?
Fresh fruit and vegetables, Raw meats, Foods prepared or processed at the store (i.e. bakery items, sausages, salads)
An average adult needs around _____-_____ calories in a day
An average adult needs around 2000-2500 calories in a day
Mechanical Digestion is ?
the physical action of breaking down food
a Calorie is a:
a unit used to measure the amount of energy contained in foods
What type of food should you try to limit and why?
Processed foods: because they have poor nutritional value, often high in saturated fats, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, etc.
Daily Value % is used to determine:
Used to determine whether there is a little or a lot of a nutrient in the amount of food
What is the difference between MACRO and MICRO nutrients ?
Macronutrients - nutrients required in large amounts to provide us with energy
Micronutrients - nutrients required in small amounts to help regulate our body processes
The muscles contract and relax, moving food into the stomach. This is called __________
peristalsis
Essential Nutrients are divided into 6 major categories! Name all 6 of them!
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What are two important nutrients found in vegetables and fruit?
vitamins and minerals
___% of DV is A LOT, and ___% DV is a little bit
15% is a lot
5% is a little
Empty calories are:
Foods high in sugar or saturated fats
Food that contains a lot of energy (calories) but not many nutrients
The average adult stomach can hold up to _________
1L (4 cups)
Nutrient-Dense Foods are:
Foods that are high in a variety of nutrients and low in calories (healthy for our body!)
Eating a diet high in fiber can help lower the risk of developing:
Stroke, colon cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease
An Ingredients List lists all of the ingredients for a food by:
by weight, from the most to the least amount
What 3 nutrients (out of the 6 nutrients) have the most calories?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats