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Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nutrient | a chemical substance, such as protein, carbohydrate, fat, or fiber, that your body needs to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy |
| nutrition | the study of nutrients and how the body uses them |
| wellness | good health and positive well-being |
| hospitality | kindness in welcoming guests or strangers |
| comfort foods | familiar foods that make people feel good |
| stress hormones | hormones released by the body in a time of stress |
| palate | a person's ability to taste and judge food |
| self esteem | the feeling that you are a worth-while, capable person |
| critical thinking | analyzing and evaluating what you hear and read |
| verbal communication | the use of words to send and receive information, thoughts, and feelings |
| nonverbal communication | sending and receiving information, thoughts, and feelings without words |
| leadership | the ability to guide or direct people |
| management | having resources wisely to reach goals |
| 180 degrees | whole poultry |
| 170 degrees | poultry breasts |
| 165 degrees | stuffing, ground poultry, leftovers, casseroles |
| 160 degrees | meats (medium), egg dishes, pork, ground meats |
| 145 degrees | beef steaks, roasts, veal, lamb (medium rare), seafood |
| 140 degrees | keep hot foods at this temperature |
| 40 degrees | refrigerator temperature |
| 0 degrees | freezer temperature |