Vocab 1
Units of measurement for energy provided by food
Calories
A major source of energy for the body
Carbohydrates
A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
Lipids
Number of calories needed for teen girls
1800-2000
Number of calories needed for teen boys
2000-2400
Organic substances derived from plants or animals which are necessary for normal growth and repair
Vitamins
A condition in which the body's tissues lose to much water
Dehydration
Cross-Contamination
Carbohydrates can be broken down into these two categories
Simple and Complex
How much water should you consume each day?
8-11 cups
Substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect
Food Additives
A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to a substance in a food
Food Allergy
An illness resulting from eating food contaminated with pathogens (food poisoning)
Foodborne Illness
Fats can be broken down into these two categories:
Saturated and Unsaturated
Name 3 of the most common food allergies
Peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, seafood
A nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells and can be used for energy
Protein
A chemical substance found in food that your body needs to grow and function properly
A type of food that is produced without pesticides, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation
Organic Foods
Name 2 things that water does in the body
Maintain body temperature, protects the spinal cord and other tissues, waste removal
This nutrient is the building block for the body
Protein
A negative reaction to a food or part of a food caused by a metabolic problem
Food Intolerance
An indigestible complex carbohydrate
Fiber
Inorganic elements found in soil and water and are absorbed by plants and consumed by us or animals
Minerals
Name 3 things that fiber is used for
Digestion, feel fuller longer, aids in weight loss, maintains blood sugar, lowers cholesterol
This nutrient is the secondary source of energy for your body
Fats