Healthy Food
True or false? According to the USDA, fruits and vegetables should take up half your plate.
True
_____ is the physical and chemical breakdown of complex nutrients into simpler, water-soluble substances.
Digestion
A baby is attached to the placenta by means of the _______.
Umbilical Cord
What do endocrine glands manufacture?
Hormones
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are examples of __________.
Macronutrients
Kilocalorie or calorie
The study of the digestive system is called _______.
Gastroenterology
What is the technical name for a doctor who provides primary care for infants and children?
Pediatrician
Which gland is known as the "master gland"?
Pituitary Gland
______ are the body's main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
True or false? Nutrient-Density refers to the proportion of nutrients compared to the number of calories the food contains.
True
True or false? The major function of the stomach is to store food and release it as chyme into the small intestine.
True
_________, the stage of development in which the body becomes physically able to reproduce, marks the beginning of adolescence.
Puberty
Which gland is responsible for regulating metabolism?
Thyroid Gland
Proteins are made of long chain building blocks called _______.
Amino Acids
What are the five basic food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy
______ is secreted by the liver and is a digestive juice essential for breaking down fats and oils.
Bile
At 9 weeks gestation, babies are distinctly recognizable and referred to as a _____.
Fetus
Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
Adrenal Glands
Which vitamin helps keep the skin healthy, speeds repair of body tissues, and aids in the development of bones and tooth enamel?
Vitamin A
Define Basal Metabolism
Your lowest rate of metabolism -- how many calories your body burns while at rest.
What is the name for the tiny, hairlike projections that line the small intestine?
Villi
What is the technical name for a fertilized egg cell?
Zygote
What is the name for the clusters of cells scattered throughout the pancreas?
islets of Langerhans
_____ and _____ are called trace elements because, though they are vitally important, they are needed in extremely small quantities.
Iron and Iodine