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| Question | Answer |
| the study of nutrients and how the body uses them | Nutrition |
| substances in food that your body needs to function properly throughout the day | Nutrients |
| 3 Benefits of Good Nutrition | Stabilize energy, sharpen the mind, even out moods, increase concentration, lead to better academic performance, improve performance in sports/activities, decrease risk of illnesses |
| 3 Consequences of Poor Nutrition | obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, breathing problems, sleeping problems, depression, greater risk for heart disease, heart failure and stroke |
| experts in food and nutrition | Dietitian |
| a person who advises people on how to choose foods that positively impact their health | nutritionist |
| 5 Food Groups | grains, vegetables, fruits, milk/dairy, meats/protein |
| 6 Essential Nutrients | carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water |
| Most important source of energy for the body | Carbohydrates |
| 2 types of carbohydrates | complex and simple |
| Makes you feel full faster, helps with digestion and helps reduce cholesterol | fiber |
| Major source of energy and aids your body in absorbing vitamins | fats |
| good fat | saturated fat |
| bad fat | saturated fat |
| really bad fat | trans fat |
| builds, repairs and maintains bones, muscles and skin | protein |
| Substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally and that fight infection | vitamins |
| helps with healthy skin and normal vision | Vitamin A |
| helps with healthy teeth, gums, bones; helps heal wounds and fight infection | Vitamin C |
| elements that help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate certain body processes | Minerals |
| builds strong bones and teeth | calcium |
| helps transport oxygen through the bloodstream | iron |
| helps keep proper body fluid balance; helps the body transmit electrical signals through nerves | sodium |
| Regulates body temperature and blood circulation | water |
| healthiest type of carbohydrate | whole grains |
| nutrients that should be limited in your diet | fats, cholesterol, sodium |
| foods that can be easily measured using a clenched fist | pasta, rice, cereal, vegetables, fruits |
| the first thing you should look at on a nutrition label | serving size |
| measures the amount of energy in a food | calorie |
| the percent daily value that indicates a nutrient is low source of that nutrient | 5% or lower |
| the percent daily value that indicates a nutrient is high source of that nutrient | 20% or higher |
| an "average" person's calorie needs | 2000 |
| The waxy substance that builds up inside your arteries | cholesterol |
| If a person has diabetes he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient? | sugar |
| If a person has heart disease he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient? | fat or cholesterol |
| If a person has high cholesterol he should eat foods that are high in what nutrient? | fiber |
| If a person has high blood pressure he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient? | sodium |
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