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Nutrition
Definitions and concepts for the Unit on Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | The process by which an animal or plant takes in and uses food. |
| Malnutrition | Faulty or bad nutrition due to poor or unbalanced eating of nutrients. |
| Protein | Needed by the body for growth Builds and repairs cells Keeps your muscles, skin, hair, and nails healthy |
| Carbohydrates | The body’s main source of energy Gives you lots of quick energy |
| Fats | Used to help the body store vitamins and build tissue to protect important organs |
| Minerals | Used by the body to build new cells and control important body processes |
| Vitamins | Are needed to help the body use carbohydrates, fats, and proteins Helps body systems function |
| Water | Used to dissolve vitamins and bring nutrients to the cells in your body Keeps your body temperature normal |
| Fiber | Part of any plant that can’t be digested Not considered a nutrient because it does not provide energy to your body. |
| Calories | A unit of measure Measures how much energy food gives to your body A measure of how much energy is used when you do something active |
| Refusal Skills | Use your common sense or conscience. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t! Say “No!” Walk away Tell a trusted adult Get help |
| Privacy and Respect | Everyone has this basic right No one can make you feel inferior Keep a good attitude Know your limits Respect other’s privacy Give respect to those who care for you |
| Balanced Diet | You must eat a variety of healthful foods You must eat the right variety of foods You must eat the right amounts of foods A balanced diet includes foods from all food groups in the recommended amounts. |
| Food Labels | Helps you make wise choices Shows information that tells what is in the product Contains nutrition facts |
| Percentage Daily Value | Percentage Daily Value (%DV) tells how much of the product is provided per serving. |
| What is MY PLATE? | My Plate is a way to talk about how much food a person should eat every day. It is a way to show visually how your plate should look at a meal. |
| What is a normal body temperature? | 98.6 degrees F |
| You should eat a rainbow of foods. | No one food has all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. |
| What are the parts of the Digestive System? | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines. |
| 2/3 of your body is.... | water located mostly in your cells and blood. |
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