Vocab
Elements found in food that are used by the body.
minerals
question #12
Food provides your body with ____.
energy or nutrients
question # 13
What is one reason someone may eat when they are not hungry or not eat when they are hungry
stress, tension, boredom, frustration, loneliness, depression
What is one example of a food intolerance?
gluten or lactose
question # 17
There are how many different food groups on MyPlate?
5: protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy
question # 7
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.
vitamins
question # 12
There are how many types of nutrients?
6
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals
question # 1
Nutrient-dense foods offer a lot of nutrition for their calories
true or false
true
Symptoms of food allergies include ____.
-nausea
-rash
-shortness of breath
-sudden death
question # 15
What are incomplete protein sources?
plant products
question # 4
A condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods.
food allergy
question # 12
What are the 3 types of carbs?
Simple (sugars), complex (starches) fiber
question # 5
Identify 3 environmental factors that influence what you eat.
family, culture, friends, time, money, advertising
question # 14
The ingredients in a food appear on the label in descending order by weight.
true or false?
true
question # 8
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body used and the energy it receives from food.
calorie
question # 6
The psychological desire for food.
appetite
question #12
These 3 nutrients supply your body with energy.
proteins, carbs & fats
question # 2
What are 3 benefits of eating a variety of healthy foods?
lower risk of - weight gain, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, osteoporosis
question # 11
Which of the following is not listed in the Nutrition Facts panel?
a. number of servings per container
b. number of calories per serving
c. vitamin &mineral content of food
d. ingredients found in food
d. ingredients found in food
question # 9
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food.
hunger
question # 12
A negative reaction to food that does not involve the immune system.
food intolerance
question # 12
Which type of fats may lower your risk of heart disease?
unsaturated fats
question # 3
People eat for 2 reasons. true or false?
True, hunger & appetite
What are the 5 things that are included on a food label?
•Name of food
•Product’s net weight
•Name, address of company
•Nutrition facts
•Lists all ingredients used to prepare
the food
question # 10
Define the term nutrient dense
a high ratio of nutrients compared to calories in a food
question # 16