Flashcards
Nutrition Basics
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- 1the study of nutrients and how the body uses themNutrition
- 2substances in food that your body needs to function properly throughout the dayNutrients
- 33 Benefits of Good NutritionStabilize energy, sharpen the mind, even out moods, increase concentration, lead to better academic performance, improve performance in sports/activities,
decrease risk of illnesses - 43 Consequences of Poor Nutritionobesity, 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
- 5experts in food and nutritionDietitian
- 6a person who advises people on how to choose foods that positively impact their healthnutritionist
- 75 Food Groupsgrains, vegetables, fruits, milk/dairy, meats/protein
- 86 Essential Nutrientscarbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, minerals, water - 9Most important source of energy for the bodyCarbohydrates
- 102 types of carbohydratescomplex and
simple - 11Makes you feel full faster, helps with digestion and helps reduce cholesterolfiber
- 12Major source of energy and aids your body in absorbing vitaminsfats
- 13good fatsaturated fat
- 14bad fatsaturated fat
- 15really bad fattrans fat
- 16builds, repairs and maintains bones, muscles and skinprotein
- 17Substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally and that fight infectionvitamins
- 18helps with healthy skin and normal visionVitamin A
- 19helps with healthy teeth, gums, bones; helps heal wounds and fight infectionVitamin C
- 20elements that help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate certain body processesMinerals
- 21builds strong bones and teethcalcium
- 22helps transport oxygen through the bloodstreamiron
- 23helps keep proper body fluid balance; helps the body transmit electrical signals through nervessodium
- 24Regulates body temperature and blood circulationwater
- 25healthiest type of carbohydratewhole grains
- 26nutrients that should be limited in your dietfats, cholesterol, sodium
- 27foods that can be easily measured using a clenched fistpasta, rice, cereal, vegetables, fruits
- 28the first thing you should look at on a nutrition labelserving size
- 29measures the amount of energy in a foodcalorie
- 30the percent daily value that indicates a nutrient is low source of that nutrient5% or lower
- 31the percent daily value that indicates a nutrient is high source of that nutrient20% or higher
- 32an "average" person's calorie needs2000
- 33The waxy substance that builds up inside your arteriescholesterol
- 34If a person has diabetes he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient?sugar
- 35If a person has heart disease he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient?fat or cholesterol
- 36If a person has high cholesterol he should eat foods that are high in what nutrient?fiber
- 37If a person has high blood pressure he should be careful not to eat food too high in what nutrient?sodium