obtaining energy
Allows your body to obtain energy
what are Nutrients?
makes up 65% of your body weight, produces energy and builds new tissures
what is Water?
a list of specific nutrient facts like calorie and nutrient intake
What are food labels?
the two sub categories of carbohydrates
what are simple and complex carbohydrates?
a body system that functions of digesting, absorbing, and eliminating nutrients and unwanted resources.
what is the digestive system?
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy.
What is metabolism?
drinking water regularly prevents this
what is dehydration?
what are Daily values
the two sub categories of fats
what are Unsaturated and Saturated fats?
an organ that produces bile
what is the liver?
Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protects your nerves.
What are fats?
vitamins C and all B vitamins provided through fruits, veggies and whole grain foods
what are water-soluble vitamins
dates that share when an item can be sold-by, best-used-by, or do-not-use-after dates
what are open dates?
Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protects your nerves.
what are Fats?
an organ that breaks down Carbohydrates, Proteins and fats.
What is the pancreas?
Proteins that provide energy for the body
What are Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins ?
maintains a steady state in the body and dissolves electrolytes.
what is Water and Homeostasis?
standards regarding nutrient claims and some health claims
what are Nutrient and Health claims?
Source of energy that grows and repairs body tissues
What are Proteins?
an organ that absorbs H2O into into the blood stream.
what is the large intestine?
The unit of energy released when nutrients are broken down
What are Calories?
Females: 10 8oz cups
Males: 14 8oz cups
how much water should you drink daily?
making choices of what to eat by reading the food labels.
what is evaluating food choices?
Source of energy that can be Simple or Complex also known as sugars, starches, and fiber.
What are Carbohydrates?
an organ where most chemical digestion and absorption takes place
what is the small intestine?