Ch. 11 Nutrients and Diets
The process by which nutrients move from the digestive system into the bloodstream.
Absorption
Substances that protect body cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Antioxidants
Fat-like substance found in animal products and produced by the liver.
Cholesterol
Indigestible plant material that helps digestion.
Fiber
Process by which the body converts food into energy.
Metabolism
An eating disorder where a person severely restricts food intake due to fear of gaining weight.
Anorexia Nervosa
Hardening and narrowing of arteries caused by buildup of fatty deposits.
Atherosclerosis
Disease where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar.
Diabetes Mellitus
High blood pressure.
Hypertension
Inorganic nutrients needed for body processes.
Minerals
The amount of energy the body uses at rest to maintain vital functions.
Basal Metabolic Rate
A measurement comparing weight to height to determine weight status.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Breakdown of food into usable nutrients.
Digestion
Poor nutrition caused by too little or too much food
Malnutrition
The study of food and how the body uses it.
Nutrition
Eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.
Bulimia Nervosa
Unit used to measure energy in food.
Calorie
Nutrients the body cannot make and must get from food.
Essential Nutrients
Scientific name for fats and oil
Lipids
Excess body fat that increases health risks.
Obesity
Fiber found in plants that aids digestion.
Cellulose
Main source of energy for the body.
Carbohydrate
Concentrated energy source that also protects organs and absorbs vitamins.
Fats
State of good physical and mental health.
Wellness
Disease causing bones to become weak and brittle.
Osteoporosis