Eating well makes your body well - Chapter 9 Lesson 1 Flashcards
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Choosing the right kinds of food based on your body’s nutritional needs.
Good eating habit
Guide to choose what is right.
Self-care
Shows the hierarchy of food groups and the importance of water intake, exercise, and proper hygiene.
Nutritional guide pyramid
The nutritional guide pyramid states the…
recommended number of servings per day
Recommended intake of fats and oils
6-8 tsps
Recommended intake of sugar/sweets
5-6 tsps
Recommended intake of fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, dried beans, and nuts.
2 1/2 servings
Recommended intake of eggs
1 piece
Recommended intake of milk and milk products
1 glass
Recommended intake of vegetables
3 servings
Recommended intake of fruits
3 servings
Recommended intake of rice, rice products, corn, root crops, bread, and noodles.
6-8 servings
Recommended intake of water/beverages
6-8 glasses
A nutrient without calories
water
Consuming enough water helps in the ________ and efficient ____________ in the body.
(1) proper digestion, (2) removal of wastes
This level is composed of carbohydrate-rich foods.
Third level, energy-giving foods
Supply the energy needed for any physical activity.
Carbohydrate-rich foods
Serves as anti-oxidants that help the body work properly.
Vitamins
The part of the plant that cannot be digested or absorbed.
Fiber
Fiber is neither a ______ or an _______.
(1) nutrient, (2) energy source
The period when a lot of body changes occur.
Adolescence
These _____________ or the _____ level help maximize the growth potential of the person if given the right amount.
Body-building foods or the fifth level
Important in vitamin absorption and in immune system function, and they are also a source of energy.
Fats
A fatlike substance that can be consumed in food and can also be produced by the body.
Cholesterol