Health Ch8

Question 0

The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy

Answer 0

Metabolism

Question 1

Substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth repair body tissue, and obtain energy

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in this unit

Answer 2

Calories

Question 3

Nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Supply energy for your body’s functions

Answer 3

Carbohydrates

Question 4

Type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants and is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system

Answer 4

Fiber

Question 5

Nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protects your nerves

Answer 5

Carbohydrates

Question 6

Have at least one unsaturated bond in a place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule
Found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds

Answer 6

Unsaturated fats

Question 7

Fats that have all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold

Animals fats such as lard and dairy products that can cause heart disease

Answer 7

Saturated fats

Question 8

A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
May cause plaque buildup and block blood flow leading to the heart

Answer 8

Cholesterol

Question 9

made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils to keep foods fresher longer

Answer 9

Trans fat

Question 10

Serves as a source of energy, most importantly assist in the growth and repair of body tissue

Answer 10

Proteins

Question 11

Small units that are bound together chemically to form proteins

Answer 11

Amino acids

Question 12

What are the 6 classes of nutrients

Answer 12

Carbohydrates 
Fats 
Proteins 
Vitamins 
Minerals 
Water

Question 13

Which 3 nutrients supply your body with energy

Answer 13

Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins

Question 14

What are simple carbohydrates

Answer 14

Also known as simple sugars or fast carbs

The body breaks them down faster and may give you short bursts of energy

Question 15

What are 3 examples of simple carbohydrates

Answer 15

Fruits
Vegetables
Milk

Question 16

What are complex carbohydrates

Answer 16

Sugars that are linked together also known as complex sugars or slow carbs
The body breaks them down slower giving you longer lasting energy

Question 17

What are 3 examples of complex carbohydrates

Answer 17

Rice 
Cereal 
Wheat 
Potatoes 
Pasta

Question 18

Why might a high fiber diet be healthful

Answer 18

Helps prevent constipation, may reduce risk of colon cancer, may help prevent heart disease

Question 19

What are some examples of foods that will provide a good source of fiber

Answer 19

Whole-grains breads and cereals 
Vegetables 
Fruits 
Nuts 
Beans 
Seeds

Question 20

Why might complex carbohydrates be better for you than simple carbohydrates

Answer 20

The excess carbohydrates are stored as fat if all your body’s glycogen-caused by simple carbohydrates-stores are full

Question 21

What are the 2 types of unsaturated fats

Answer 21

Monounsaturated

Polyunsaturated

Question 22

Why are the 2 types of unsaturated fats important

Answer 22

A balance between mono & poly in the diet is important for cardiovascular health and can help fight heart disease

Question 23

A nutrient that is made by living things, is required in small amounts, and assists in chemical reactions in the body

Answer 23

Vitamin

Question 24

A vitamin that helps protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer

Answer 24

Antioxidant

Question 25

A nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks or soil; needed by the body in small amounts

Answer 25

Mineral

Question 26

A condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin One may feel weak, tired, and may become sick easily

Answer 26

Anemia

Question 27

The process of maintaining a healthy state inside the body

Answer 27

Homeostasis

Question 28

A dissolved substance in water that regulates many processes in cells

Answer 28

Electrolytes

Question 29

A serious reduction in the body's water content | 75% of the brain is made of water

Answer 29

Dehydration

Question 30

How are vitamins and minerals different

Answer 30

Vitamins are made by living things | Minerals occur naturally in rocks or soil

Question 31

What role does water play in the body

Answer 31

Nearly all of the body's chemical reactions, including those that produce energy and build new tissues, get rid of waste, and aids in digestion

Question 32

Essential ingredient in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth

Answer 32

Calcium

Question 33

Maintains water balance and makes proteins | Helps the functioning of the heart and nervous system

Answer 33

Potassium

Question 34

Necessary for healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body using hemoglobin and energy metabolism

Answer 34

Iron

Question 35

Important in the functioning of the heart and water balance

Answer 35

Sodium

Question 36

How much water should you consume daily if you are female 14 to 18 years old

Answer 36

Ten 8-ounce cups

Question 37

How much water should you consume daily if you are male 14-18 years old

Answer 37

Fourteen 8-ounce cups

Question 38

What are the 4 dietary guidelines

Answer 38

Make smart food choices Balance food and physical activity Get the most nutrients out of your calories Handle food safely