HOPE CHAPTER 10 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the THREE MACRONUTRIENTS?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
What does NUTRITION mean?
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
What does NUTRIENTS mean?
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
What does CALORIES mean?
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
What does HUNGER mean?
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food.
What does APPETITE mean?
The psychological desire for food.
What does water do to curb appetite?
Can help decrease the hunger before meals.
Why would someone eat if they were not hungry?
Your body craves
What does CARBOHYDRATES mean?
Hydrates you. They have fiber. Provides energy
What does FATS mean?
Transports vitamins and minerals through the body,blood stream.
What does PROTEINS mean?
Repair and build muscle
TRUE or FALSE: “Fat burns in a carbohydrate flame”
FALSE. Carbs provide energy and hydration. You need carbs to have hydration
What does CHOLESTEROL mean?
A waxy, fatlike substance.
What does VITAMINS mean?
Compounds found in food help regulate many body processes
What does MINERALS mean?
Elements found in food that are used by the body
What does FIBER mean?
A tough, complex, carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
What does DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS mean?
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans.
What does MYPLATE mean?
an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living. This tool helps you put the Dietary Guidelines into action.
What does Nutrient Dense mean?
Nutrient-dense foods such as carrots may provide the same number of calories as foods that are not nutrient dense, such as potato chips.
What does Food Additives mean?
Some foods contain food additives. These are used to keep a food safe for a longer period of time, to boost nutrient content, or to improve taste, texture, or appearance.
What does FOODBOANE ILLNESS mean?
Food poisoning.
What does PASTEURIZATION mean?
Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens.
What does CROSS-CONTAMINATION mean?
The spreading of pathogens from one food to another.
What does FOOD ALLERGY mean?
A condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods.
