Essentials of Nutrition
Substances that are broken down by the body into simple sugars (glucose).
What are carbohydrates?
A BMI over 30.
What is obese?
One of the most commonly abused legal substances.
What is alcohol?
Proper hand washing.
What is the best defense against illness?
Beginning in the mouth
What is the process of digestion?
Serve as a concentrated source of heat production and energy and provide essential fatty acids.
What are fats (lipids)?
The measurement of an individuals ratio of fat to lean body mass.
What is BMI (body mass index)?
What is the overuse of alcohol?
What is the prevention of dental cavities?
The process where food is broken down, absorbed, used by cells, or stored by the body.
Milk, cheese, eggs, fish, and meat.
What are complete proteins?
The number of calories the body uses to perform basic functions.
What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Lack of coordination, slurred speech, blurred vision, and impaired brain function.
What is alcohol intoxication?
Visual, manual, and cognitive.
What are the three types of distractions that can occur while driving?
The destructive phase of metabolism.
Vitamins the body stores, and when in excess it can result in a serious illness.
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
The amount of energy required to digest certain foods.
What is the thermic effect?
A highly addictive substance whether chewed or inhaled.
What is nicotene?
A substance that can lead to respiratory problems and general discomfort due to burning eyes or irritated throats?
What is air pollution?
What is anabolism?
Nine of the eleven amino acids the human body produces.
What are essential amino acids?
The result of a higher risk of certain health conditions, such a hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, respiratory conditions, and certain kinds of cancer.
What is excess body fat?
Anxiety, progressive restlessness, irritability, and sleep disturbances.
What is withdrawal from Nictine?
Sitting or lying comfortably with your eyes closed, imagining a quiet, peaceful place.
What is guided imagery?
The physical and chemical breakdown of complex food into simpler substance, that the body can use for energy.
What is digestion?