Random Vocab
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
what is nutrition
which is unhealthier? trans fats or saturated fats
what are trans fats
true or false: each food group has some choices that are better than others
true
a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily
what is osteoporosis
on the MyPlate diagram the smallest section is...
what is Dairy
a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
what is a Calorie
Name 3 functions achieved by drinking water
what are moving food through digestive system, digesting and aiding other chemical reactions in the body, transporting nutrients and removing wastes, storing and releasing heat, cooling the body, cushioning eyes, brain, and spinal cord, or lubricating joints
a food with high ratio of nutrients to calories
what is nutrient-dense
a waxy fatlike substance in your blood
what is cholesterol
name 2 things that would be on a food label
what is the name of the food product, the amount of food in the package, the name and address of the company, the ingredients in the food, or the Nutrition Facts panel
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
what are proteins
substances added to a food to produce a desired effect.
what are food additives
name 2 fat-soluble vitamins
what are A,D,E, or K
the spreading of pathogens from one food to another
what is cross-contamination
When trying to stay healthy while eating out you should...
what is watch portion sizes, pay attention to how foods are prepared, add fresh vegetables and fruits, go easy on the toppings, don't drink your calories, or frankly any answer that roughly makes sense (decided by teacher)
compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
Bonus:
elements found in food that are used by the body
vitamins
bonus: minerals
what is family and culture, friends, time and money, or advertising
name 2 ways your body uses nutrients
what are energy source, to heal and build and repair tissue, sustain growth, to help transport oxygen to cells, or regulate body functions
a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods
Bonus:
a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system
what is food allergy, bonus: food intolerance
the type of macronutrient that fiber falls under
what is carbohydrate
a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans
what is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
difference between hunger and appetite
what is the physical drive to eat and the psychological desire for food
45 to 65% of your daily nutrition should be...
what is carbohydrates
about 76 million Americans become ill as a result of ___ each year (restaurant policies try to prevent this)
what is foodborne illness
the fat category that avocado and nuts belong in...
what is unsaturated fats