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NUTRITION FOR HEALTH
CH. 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | The process by which your body takes in and uses food. |
| Nutrients | Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. |
| Calorie | Is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food. |
| Hunger | The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food. |
| Appetite | Is the psychological desire for food. |
| Carbohydrates | Starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy. |
| Fiber | A tough complex carbohydrate that the body connot digest |
| Proteins | Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues. |
| Cholesterol | A waxy, fatlike substance. |
| Vitamins | Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes. |
| Minerals | Elements found in food that are used by the body. |
| Osteoporosis | Condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily. |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans |
| MyPyramid | An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living. |
| Nutrient-dense | High ratio of nutrients to calories. |
| Food Additives | Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect. |
| Foodborne Illness | Food poisoning |
| Pasteurization | Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens. |
| Cross-Contamination | The spreading of pathogens from one food to another. |
| Food Allergy | A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods. |
| Food Intolerance | A negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system. |