Chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

Disease

Answer 2

abnormal condition affecting the health of an organism and is characterized by specific signs and symptoms.

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

the features of a disease recognized by a patient and/or their doctor. Symptoms can include nausea, fatigue, irritability, and pain.

Question 4

Why is Protein important?

Answer 4

Necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production. It is essential for building strong muscles and a healthy immune system.

Question 5

Why are carbohydrates important?

Answer 5

Provide a ready source of energy for the body and provide structural constituents for the formation of cells

Question 6

Why is fat important?

Answer 6

Provides stored energy for the body, functions as structural components of cells, and also as signaling molecules for proper cellular communication. It provides insulation to vital organs and works to maintain body temperature.

Question 7

Why are vitamins important?

Answer 7

Regulate body processes and promote normal body-system functions.

Question 8

Why are minerals important?

Answer 8

Regulate body processes, are necessary for proper cellular function, and comprise body tissue.

Question 9

Why is water important?

Answer 9

Transports essential nutrients to all body parts, transports waste products for disposal, and aids with body temperature maintenance.

Question 10

Malnutrition

Answer 10

refers to one not receiving proper nutrition and does not distinguish between the consequences of too many nutrients or the lack of nutrients, both of which impair overall health.

Question 11

Undernutrition

Answer 11

characterized by a lack of nutrients and insufficient energy supply

Question 12

Over-Nutrition

Answer 12

characterized by excessive nutrient and energy intake

Question 13

Obesity

Answer 13

Obesity is defined as a metabolic disorder that leads to an over-accumulation of fat tissue.

Question 14

Vitamin A healing properties

Answer 14

Helps to enable the epithelial tissue (the thin outer layer of the body and the lining that protects your organs) and bone cells form.

Question 15

Vitamin C healing properties

Answer 15

Helps form collagen, an important protein in many body tissues.

Question 16

Protein healing properties

Answer 16

Facilitates tissue formation.

Question 17

Fat healing properties

Answer 17

Play a key role in the formation and function of cell membranes.

Question 18

Carbohydrates healing properties

Answer 18

Fuel cellular activity, supplying needed energy to support the inflammatory response that promotes healing

Question 19

Diet

Answer 19

Foods you choose to eat

Question 20

Nutrients

Answer 20

Substances required by the body to perform basic functions.

Question 21

Antioxidants

Answer 21

Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or when you’re exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation.

Question 22

Phytochemicals

Answer 22

Phytochemicals are plant-based bioactive compounds produced by plants for their protection. They strengthen the immune system.