Taking in and using food
Intake of food
Ingestion
Small molecules that help to regulate body processes and form structures within the body
Vitamins and minerals
Found in bread, cereal, fruit, vegetables, and table sugar; the source of the body’s most basic type of fuel
Carbohydrates
Make this much of your plate fruits and vegetables, especially vegetables that are red, orange, and dark green
Half
____ restrictions are a part of many religions
Dietary
Breaking down of food into simple elements
Digestion
Found in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain cereals and breads
Fiber
Sometimes called “blood sugar;” is carried in the blood and rapidly absorbed by every cell in the body
Glucose
Cut back on foods high in these three things
Solid fats, added sugars, and salt
People often like certain foods because they are associated with their ____
Culture
Transfer of nutrients from digestive tract into bloodstream
Absorption
Liquid that plays many important roles in helping the body to function well
Water
contain amino acids, small molecules that are the “building blocks” of all of the body’s cells; foods containing this help the body to rebuild tissue that breaks down from normal use and to grow new tissue after illness or injury
Protein
Be physically active your way- pick activities that you like and start by doing what you can, at least this many minutes at a time
10
People who are on a ____ income, especially disabled or elderly people, may find it difficult to afford foods that supply good nutrition
Fixed
Process that occurs in cells to convert nutrients into energy
Metabolism
Vitamin that helps the blood to clot
Vitamin K
Found in butter, cooking oils, whole milk, cheese, meat, egg yolks, nuts, shortening, and lard; make food taste better and satisfy the appetite longer because they take longer to digest than most other food sources
Fats
Infants and young children have a/an ____ need for calories and iron because they are growing rapidly
Increased
People who do not know how to cook, do not like to cook, or do not have time to cook may choose to eat in restaurants or pick up “fast food” more often; they may also rely on ____ and ____ foods
Convenience and packaged foods
Energy is measured in these units; commonly called calories
Kilocalories
Mineral that helps to build strong bones
Calcium
The most concentrated source of energy, providing 9 calories per gram
Fat
Pregnant and breast-feeding women need more ____ and ____
Protein and calcium
Many people in the health care setting have temporary or permanent ____ that may affect their ability to eat
Disabilities