Importance of Nutrition
the process by which your body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
List two ways your body uses it's nutrients
energy source, to heal/ build and repair tissue, sustain growth, help transport oxygen to cells, to regulate body functions
Why is breakfast important
ur breaking a fast, ur body needs to refuel, and gives you energy for the day etc.
*answers may vary*
definition of organic
produced without agricultural chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
define mineral
elements found in food that are used by the body
What environmental factors can influence your food (list 2)
Family and culture, Friends, Time and money, Advertising
What are the three kinds of fats
unsaturated, saturated, trans
A high ratio of nutrients to calories
nutrient dense
foodbourne illness is also known as
what is pasteurization
treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens
define calorie
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
what is a carbohydrate
starches/ sugars found in foods that provide the body energy
What are the five major food groups? (Hint: MyPlate graphic)
Bonus Points:
List an example of each
Grains, Veggies, Fruits, Milk, and Proteins
substances added to a food to produce a desired effect
cross contamination
the spreading of pathogens from on efood to another
Name two threatening conditions that can develop if you do NOT have good nutrition
Any two of the following:
Cardiovascular disease, Certain Cancers, Stroke, Osteoporosis
When you consume saturated fats you ____ goes up
cholesterol
Focus your_____
Vary your _______
Get you _______-rich foods.
Make half your ______ whole.
Fruits
Veggies
Calcium
Grains
Sell-by dates
use by or expiration dates
Bonus Points
Freshness Dates
Pack Dates
Sell by - show the last day on which a store should sell a product, after this date freshness is not guarenteed Use by - show the last day on which a product's quality can be guarenteed. For a short time most foods are still safe to eat after this date.
Freshness Dates - appear on items with a short shelf life such as baked goods. They show the last date on which a product is considered fresh
Pack Dates - show the day on which a food was processed or packaged, The pack date does not give the consumer an indication of the products freshness.
What vitamins are fat-soluble?
Vitamin A, D, E, K
What is the difference between Appetite and Hunger?
Hunger is the PHYSICAL drive to eat whereas Appetite is the PSYCHOLOGICAL desire for food
What are the six types of nutrients?
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
the two food groups you should eat the most of
Grains and Veggies
list two ways to prevent cross-contamination
- separate - foods such as meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs
- cook - kill those pathogens with heat!
- chill - refrigeration slows growth of harmful bacteria
a set of recommendations about smart-eating and physical activity for all Americans
Dietary Guidelines for Americans