What
The process by which the body takes in and uses food
Nutrition
The units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
Calories
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
Nutrients
What fast food company does Morgan Spurlock eat for 30 days
McDonalds
A desire, rather than a need, to eat
Appetite
What environmental factors influence our food choices
Family, Friends, Peers. Cultural and ethnic background. Convenience and cost. Advertising.
Healthful eating provides what to your body?
Nutrients for growth and development
Energy for sports and other activities
Enables you to stay mentally alert
Helps you feel good and look your best
How many Nutrients are there?
6
What are the starches and sugars present in foods?
For example: Potatoes, pasta, bread
Carbohydrates
An indigestible complex carbohydrate that is found in the tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
Fiber
nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues.
Protein
What is a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water? Important for energy & energy storage
Lipid/Fat
waxy lipid-like substance that circulates in the blood.
Cholesterol
Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.
Vitamins
How many different types of vitamins are there?
13
substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processes
Minerals
This mineral is known for building material of bones and teeth
Calcium
The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of the body
The law requires that all packages of food that are intended for sale have a ___________ Label.
Nutrition
Another name for food poisoning
Foodborne Illness
The dietary guidelines recommend that no more than ________% of your diet come from fat
30
The spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another.
Cross Contamination
What is the fattest state in American
West Virginia
A natural physical drive that protects you from starvation
Hunger
Process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens.
Pasturization