Essential Nutrients
What is a lack of the right proportions of nutrients over an extended period?
Malnutrition
What are complex organic substances human bodies need?
Vitamins
MyPlate suggests teens eat ________ per day from the vegetable group.
2-4 Cups
Is a process by which a food product is heated to destroy harmful bacteria
Pasteurization
How big is a serving of meat for a healthy diet?
3oz
What are the units used to measure the energy value of foods?
Calories
If you don't have enough Vitamin A you could be affected by?
Night blindness
Makes up the largest part of the kernel. It contains most of the starch and the protein of the kernel, but few minerals and little fiber.
Endosperm
The whey is the______ part of the milk
Liquid
Poultry is in the protein foods group of MyPlate. Most teens and adults need only
5-8oz
What are the six essential nutrients groups?
Proteins, Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins, & Water.
What is the difference between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?
Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, while fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins are ones that can be stored in the body.
Green vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach, contain?
AND
Orange vegetables contain?
Chlorophyll
AND
Carotene
Is a mechanical process that breaks globules (very small drops) of milkfat into tiny particles and spreads them throughout the milk.
Homogenization
Connective tissue in meat contains what two main proteins:
Elastin and Collagen
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (is often called “bad” cholesterol) can cause:
Plaque build up in the arteries
The major function of vitamin D is to promote the growth of muscles and tendons.
AND
Name 2 foods that Vitamin D naturally occurs in? (From the MS Form)
False
AND
Eggs & Fish
What are refined products?
They are grains with the bran and germ removed during processing
Contains most of the vitamins, minerals, protein, and sugar found in milk.
Milk Solids
What form of bacteria can poultry be at risk to if not properly stored?
Salmonella
What are Complete Proteins vs. Incomplete Proteins?
Complete proteins have all nine indispensable amino acids, while incomplete proteins are low in one more of the amino acids.
Iron and Zinc are examples of:
Minerals
Is the reproductive part of the plant. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fat. It makes up the smallest part of the kernel.
Germ
Are a fluffy, white mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar.
Meringues
What are cooking losses?
Fat, water, and other substances that have evaporated from meat during the cooking process