Question | Answer |
Give an example of a way in which a person's cultural background could influence that person's food choices. | Jewish are not allowed to eat an animal that doesn't have split hooves. |
List the 6 basic nutrients | carbohydrates, water, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals |
how much of your daily calories should come from fat? | less than 25- 35% |
how does fiber benefit your body? | it moves waste through digestive system, promotes fullness, prevents overeating, reduces
heart disease and type II diabetes |
why is it dangerous to consume too much of a fat-soluble? | fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat, where they can build up to toxic levels |
why does you body need more water when you are active? | to replace what you lose through sweat |
your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into ______. | sugar |
what's the body's main source of energy? | carbohydrates |
consuming saturated fats and trans fats can increase the levels of ________ in your blood | cholesterol |
what are the elements found in foods that are used by the body? | minerals |
which food group band in MyPyramid is the largest? | grains |
which method of preparation tends to make food high in fat? | frying |
______ may be used to keep food fresh longer, to boost nutrient content, or improve its taste, texture, or appearance | food additives |
it is important to clean utensils and surfaces carefully to prevent ____, the spread of pathogens from one food to another | cross-contamination |
what are the 4 steps in food safety? | clean, separate, cook, chill |
what are the 5 basic food groups? | grains, veggies, fruits, milk, meat and beans |
compare and contrast nutrients | nutrients are the substances your body needs. nutrition is the process in which your body takes in food and uses it |
healthy foods can help reduce the risk of what 5 chronic diseases? | cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, stroke, osteoporosis, type II diabetes. |
what are the 6 environmental influences of what you choose to eat? | family, culture, friends, time, money, advertising |
know the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. | carbs.- main source of energy. proteins- build and maintain cells and tissues. fats- concentrated form of energy |
what health risks are associated with being overweight | heart disease, cancer, asthma, osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, type II diabetes |
what might cause teens to have a negative body image? | being picked on at school, because of the way you look |
why are fad diets generally not safe or reliable? | any weight lost is usually regained, and they may not provide adequate energy or nutrients for the body. |
the process by which your body takes in and uses food | nutrition |
substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply yourself with energy | nutrients |
a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food | calorie |
the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food | hunger |
the psychological desire for food | appetite |
starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy | carbohydrates |
a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest | fiber |
nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues | protein |
a waxy, fat-like substance | cholesterol |
compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes | vitamins |
elements found in food that are used by the body | minerals |
a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily | osteoporosis |
a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all americans | dietary guideline for americans |
mypyramid | and interactive guide to healthful and active living |
a high ratio of nutrients to calories | nutrient-dense |
substances added to food to produce a desired effect | food additives |
food poisoning | foodborne illness |
treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens | pateurization |
the spreading of pathogens from one food to another | cross-contamination |
a condition in which the body's immune system react to substances in some foods | food allergy |
a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system | food intolerance |
the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food | metabolism |
a measure of body weight relative to height | body mass index (BMI) |
heavier than the standard weight range for you height | overweight |
having an excess of body fat | obese |
below the standard weight range for your height | underweight |
the way you see you body | body image |
weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time | fad diets |
a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight | weight cycling |
extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death | eating disorders |
an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves | anorexia nervosa |
an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempt to rid the body of food | bulimia nervosa |
an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively | binge eating disorder |
a person who eats mostly or only plant-base foods | vegetarian |
products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to, not a substitute for, healthy foods | dietary supplements |
substances that boost athletic ability | performance enhancers |
dietary supplements containing plant extracts | herbal supplements |
very large amounts | mega doses |