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nutrition studyguide
health chapters 10
| 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 |
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