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terms of nutrition
Medical Technology II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| active lifestyle | being physically active at a level to walking more than 3 miles at 3 to 4 miles per hours, in addition to the light physical activity of day-to-day life |
| calcium | a mineral nutrient that helps build and renew bones and teeth |
| calories | a measure of the energy used by the body, and the energy that food supplies to the body |
| carbohydrates | essential nutrients that are the body's main source of energy |
| cholesterol | a waxy substance found in every cell of humans and animals |
| common measures | used in cooking and food preparation and often called household measures |
| daily value | are recommended amounts of key nutrients, based on 2000 calories a day |
| % DVs | show specific amounts of nutrients for each food |
| dietary fiber | plant material that cannot be digested |
| fat | a nutrient that supplies energy, promotes healthy skin and growth, and is a carrier of certain vitamins |
| fluids | food in all beverages and foods |
| inactive liffestyle | includes only light physical activity of standard day-to-day lifestyle |
| iron | a mineral nutrient that helps build and renew the part of red blood cells that carry oxygen to cells |
| lactose intolerance | the body's inability to digest the natural sugar found in milk and milk products |
| minerals | nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc; some regulate body processes while others become part of body tissues |
| milk products | important source of calcium for teens |
| My Plate | the food guidance system developed to guide healthful eating and active living |
| nutrient dense foods | provide high amounts of vitamins and minerals and are lower in calories than similar types of food |
| nutrients | substances found in food tha nourish your body |
| nutrition facts panel | section of the food label that shows the serving size, calories, and key nutrients by %DV in one measured amount of food |
| oils | forms of fats that are liquid at room temperature |
| physical activity | any action that uses your muscles to move your body and uses up energy |
| protein | an essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease |
| saturated fats | solid at room temperature, such as fats in meats, poultry skin, and foods made from whole milk |
| serving size | indicates a fixed amount of food, such as 1 cup or 1 ounce, shown on nutrition labels |
| sodium | a mineral nutrient that contributes to balancing the movement of fluid in and out of your cells, regulating blood pressure and transmitting nerve impulses |
| somewhat active lifestyle | includes being physically active at a level equal to walking about 1 1/2 to 3 miles at 3 to 4 miles per hour beyond day-to-day life activities |
| sugars | simple form of carbohydrates that usually taste sweet and are quickly absorbed |
| supplements | a product that provides extra amounts of parts of foods, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fiber, herbal products, and many other substances |
| talk-sing test | a simple way for people to be aware of their aerobic level |
| trans fats | formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats like shortening and hard margarine |
| unsaturated fats | are liquid at room temperature, such as the fat in vegetable oils, nuts, fish, and olives |
| vitamins | nutrients that do not provide energy or build body tissue, but help to regulate body processes |
| vitamin A | a nutrient that promotes growth and healthy skin and hair |
| vitamin C | a nutrient that increases resistance to infections and helps wounds heal |
| volume equvalents | objects that have the same volume when compared to another item of equal size |
| whole grains | contain the entire grain kernal: the bran, germ, and endosperm |
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