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health chapters 10

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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.  
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List the 6 basic nutrients   carbohydrates, water, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals  
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how much of your daily calories should come from fat?   less than 25- 35%  
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how does fiber benefit your body?   it moves waste through digestive system, promotes fullness, prevents overeating, reduces heart disease and type II diabetes  
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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  
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why does you body need more water when you are active?   to replace what you lose through sweat  
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your body uses carbohydrates by breaking them down into ______.   sugar  
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what's the body's main source of energy?   carbohydrates  
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consuming saturated fats and trans fats can increase the levels of ________ in your blood   cholesterol  
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what are the elements found in foods that are used by the body?   minerals  
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which food group band in MyPyramid is the largest?   grains  
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which method of preparation tends to make food high in fat?   frying  
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______ may be used to keep food fresh longer, to boost nutrient content, or improve its taste, texture, or appearance   food additives  
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it is important to clean utensils and surfaces carefully to prevent ____, the spread of pathogens from one food to another   cross-contamination  
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what are the 4 steps in food safety?   clean, separate, cook, chill  
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what are the 5 basic food groups?   grains, veggies, fruits, milk, meat and beans  
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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  
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healthy foods can help reduce the risk of what 5 chronic diseases?   cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, stroke, osteoporosis, type II diabetes.  
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what are the 6 environmental influences of what you choose to eat?   family, culture, friends, time, money, advertising  
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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  
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what health risks are associated with being overweight   heart disease, cancer, asthma, osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, type II diabetes  
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what might cause teens to have a negative body image?   being picked on at school, because of the way you look  
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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.  
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the process by which your body takes in and uses food   nutrition  
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substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply yourself with energy   nutrients  
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a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food   calorie  
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the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food   hunger  
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the psychological desire for food   appetite  
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starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy   carbohydrates  
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a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest   fiber  
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nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues   protein  
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a waxy, fat-like substance   cholesterol  
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compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes   vitamins  
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elements found in food that are used by the body   minerals  
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a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily   osteoporosis  
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a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all americans   dietary guideline for americans  
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mypyramid   and interactive guide to healthful and active living  
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a high ratio of nutrients to calories   nutrient-dense  
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substances added to food to produce a desired effect   food additives  
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food poisoning   foodborne illness  
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treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens   pateurization  
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the spreading of pathogens from one food to another   cross-contamination  
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a condition in which the body's immune system react to substances in some foods   food allergy  
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a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system   food intolerance  
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the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food   metabolism  
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a measure of body weight relative to height   body mass index (BMI)  
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heavier than the standard weight range for you height   overweight  
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having an excess of body fat   obese  
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below the standard weight range for your height   underweight  
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the way you see you body   body image  
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weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time   fad diets  
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a repeated pattern of losing and regaining body weight   weight cycling  
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extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death   eating disorders  
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an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves   anorexia nervosa  
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an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempt to rid the body of food   bulimia nervosa  
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an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively   binge eating disorder  
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a person who eats mostly or only plant-base foods   vegetarian  
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products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to, not a substitute for, healthy foods   dietary supplements  
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substances that boost athletic ability   performance enhancers  
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dietary supplements containing plant extracts   herbal supplements  
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very large amounts   mega doses  
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