Chapter 5 Flashcards
What are 2 great pains in life?
Discipline and Regret
Why is decision making with nutrition important?
Result of past decisions, and future is based on your decisions today
What is nutrition?
process by which the body takes in and uses food
Why do we eat?
Physical need ( need to grow, repair itself, produce energy, protects us from starvation) and a desire for food called appetite (learned form environment
What is a calorie?
unit of energy supplied by food
Calorie is a calorie regardless of source
What is a caloric balance?
like a scale, help balance and maintain body weight (calories consumed must be balanced by calories used
How many calories are 1 pound?
3500 calories
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, water, minerals, vitamins, protein, fats
What are fuel nutrients?
substances that supply energy
What are the fuel nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, and fats
What are Regulatory nutrients?
needed to keep body working properly
What are the Regulatory nutrients?
Water, vitamins, and minerals
What are carbohydrates?
major source of calories the body uses to provide energy for work, maintain cells, and generate heat
What are the 2 types of Carbohydrates?
simple (easily digestible) and complex (starches and fiber)
What are simple carbohydrates?
sucrose, fructose, lactose, candy, soda, cookies, and jelly
