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Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy.
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.
What are types of proteins are there?
What is Basal Metabolic Rate?
Calories needed for survival - when you're at rest, not digesting any food and at a comfortable temperature, BMR is the amount of energy it takes for your body to maintain life
What are the 5 Food Groups?
Grains, Proteins, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy
Types of fats?
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans fatty acids
What are essential amino acids?
Essential amino acids are that must be supplied by food or nutritional supplements.
What is a calorie?
A unit of energy used by our bodies to maintain growth and health (Measures the energy we consume and use)
True or False: Dairy is the most important Food Group?
False. ALL OF THEM ARE IMPORTANT
What is an Environmental Factor?
An environmental factor, ecological factor or eco factor is any factor, abiotic or biotic, that influences living organisms.
What are the functions of protein?
Builds muscle, promotes strong bones, keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy
What are minerals?
What are the 6 essential Nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins, and Water
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are a major source of energy
What is an Empty Calorie?
Foods and drinks that contain no significant nutrients but are high in calories
What are micronutrients?
Needed only in small amounts and regulate body functions with vitamins and minerals.
Name 2 Environmental Factors
Up to Ms. Wells
The types of carbohydrates consist of...
Simple carbs- commonly called sugars.
Complex carbs- commonly called starches
Dietary fibers
True or False: It is important to be educated on Nutrition.
True
Why are vitamins important?
Substance that comes from plants or animals necessary for normal growth and development
How do Economical Factors influence our food choice?
Unhealthy Foods vs. Healthy Foods