Lesson #1
Preferring certain foods because you've grown up eating them is an example of the influence of?
Family
What are the 6 basic nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
What is an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living?
MyPlate
What are food labels for?
Food labels provide information about the ingredients and nutrition value of foods.
What supplies your body with energy and helps it to grow, repair itself, and function well?
Nutrients
What is the unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food?
Calories
What are starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What foods have a high ratio of nutrients to calories?
Nutrients-dense foods
What are food additives?
Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect
What is a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system?
food intolerance
What are 3 health problems that good nutrition can help avoid?
Osteoporosis, Stroke and, cardiovascular disease
What is the worst fat you can consume?
Trans Fats
What kinds of foods are best to avoid or limit?
foods high in added sugars, sodium, trans fats, and saturated fats, along with highly processed items
What does the term LIGHT mean when used on a food label?
the product has been modified to contain one-third fewer calories or 50% less fat than the regular reference version.
what is the spreading of pathogens from one food to another?
cross-contamination
The process by which your body takes in and uses food is called?
Nutrition
How does eating calcium-rich foods as a teen protect your lifelong health?
It builds bone density
Why should you watch your portion sizes?
to maintain a healthy weight and prevent overeating
What is another term that refers to foodborne illness?
food poisoning.
What is the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food?
Hunger
Why does nutrition matter?
Because the food you eat affects your health and quality of your life
What are essential amino acids?
The 9 amino acids that body cannot produce on its own.
Why should you choose water over soft drinks?
To satisfy you thirst without adding the extra calories to your meal.
What are four steps to prevent foodborne illnesses?
Clean, Separate Food, Cook, and Chill
what is a response to a stimulus or influence?
Reaction