Vocabulary
What does BMI stand for?
What is body mass index
This nutrient is increased in diets that are meant to help build muscle and repair tissue.
protein
This vitamin is included in pineapple
What vitamin C
This mineral helps develop maintain bone and teeth
what is calcium
What is the main source of energy in the human body?
What is Carbohydrates
What is malnutrition?
What is lack of food or quality of food
People with high blood pressure are often told to reduce this nutrient.
sodium (salt)
Vitamin that helps with blood clotting
what is vitamin K
Salt is an example of this mineral
what is sodium
What essential nutrient makes up most blood plasma and cell cytoplasm?
Water
What is a Theriputic Diet?
What is modification of normal diets used to improve a specific health condition
This type of therapeutic diet is commonly used to help patients manage obesity by limiting daily intake
calorie controlled diet
Uses antioxidants to protect cells from radicals
what is vitamin a
This mineral acts as antioxidant
what is selenium
How many amino acids make up proteins
22 amino acids