Nutrition Basics
Unit of measure: Measures energy from food and beverages
Calorie
3 Nutrients that do not provide energy
Vitamins, minerals, water
The serving size is listed in this area of the food label
Near the top
Moves food from throat to stomach via peristalsis
Esophagus
Process of choosing and consuming foods and beverages to fuel your body
Nutrition
3 nutrients that provide energy
Carbs, fats, proteins
The main ingredient is...
Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, soybean and palm oil (with TBHQ for freshness), sugar, bleached wheat flour. Contains 2% or less of wheat starch, salt, dried strawberries, dried pears, dried apples, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), citric acid, gelatin, modified wheat starch, yellow corn flour, caramel color, xanthan gum, cornstarch, turmeric extract color, soy lecithin, red 40, yellow 6, blue 1, color added.
Enriched flour
About 7 meters long
Small Intestine
Foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components and have little added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
Nutrient Dense Foods
Nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body
Carbohydrates
These are typically located in bold at the bottom of the food label or under the ingredients list
Allergens
Two types of digestion are... (Hint: How is food broken down)
Mechanical & Chemical
Provides guidelines for establishing eating patterns to promote health
Dietary Guidelines
Nutrients that builds and maintains cells and tissues and provides energy
Protein
A graphic of Dietary Guidelines from the USDA is called...
MyPlate
Geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy
Blue Zones
The 5 food groups are:
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Nutrients that helps regulate body processes and release energy
Vitamins
An essential nutrient that MyPlate is missing
Water
2 Key factors that improve longevity based on "Blue Zones"