Nutrition Basics
The study of how food affects the body
What is nutrtion
The body's main source of energy found in grains, fruits, and vegetables
What are carbohydrates
Nutrients that build and repair body tissues
What are proteins
Organic nutreints that help regulate body processes
What are vitamins
Inorganice elements that support growth and body functions
What are minerals
Eating a variety of foods in the right proportions
What is a balanced diet
Essential for hydration, temperature regulation, and nutrient transport
What is water
A substance in food that helps the body grow and stay healthy
What is a nutrient
Sugars that provide quick energy, such as candy
What are simple carbohydrates
The builiding blocks that make up proteins
What are amino acids
Vitamins that dissolve in fat and can be stored in the body
What are fat-soluble vitamins
A mineral that builds strong bones and teeth and helps muscles work
What is calcium
Food that are natural and minimally processed
What are whole foods
A trace mineral that helps heal wounds and supports immunity
What is zinc
The process of breaking down food into nutrients
What is digestion
Complex carbohydrates
Nutrients that suppoly energy and support cell growth
What are fats
What are water soluble vitamins
A mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen
What is iron
Foods altered from their natural form, often with added salt, sugar, or fat.
What are processed foods
A mineral that helps muscles contract and supports heart health
What is potassium
The process by which nutrients move from the intestines into the bloodsteam
What is absorption
A unit that measures the amount of energy food provides
What is a calorie
A waxy substance found in animal food that can cause heart problems if too high
What is cholesterol
The vitamin important for vision and immune health
What is vitamin A
Minerals needed by the body in very small amounts
What are trace minerals
A carbohydrate the body cannot digest that helps keep digestion healthy
What is fiber
A mineral that helps regulate blood sugar
What is chromium
The body's process of turning food into energy
What is metabolism
Foods high in sugar or fat vut low in nutrients, like soda
What are empty calories
Nutrients needed in large amounts such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
What is a macronutrient
The vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium for strong bones
What is vitamin D
A mineral that controls fluid balance and can raise blood presure if consumed in excess
What is sodium
A measure of body fat based on height and weight
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)
A mineral that stregthens teeth and helps prevent cavities
What is fluoride