Nutrition Vocab

Question 1

Wellness

Answer 1

Good health physically and mentally

Question 2

Appetite

Answer 2

The desire to eat. Not hunger

Question 3

Calorie

Answer 3

Measurement of energy that fuels our body

Question 4

Nutrient

Answer 4

A substance in food that is important for the body’s growth and maintenance

Question 5

Protein

Answer 5

Nutrient needed to build repair and maintained the body cells and tissues
Amino Acid - Building blocks of protein
Complete - Meat, Milk, Cheese, Eggs
Incomplete - Beans, Nuts, Grains. Combine to become complete

Question 6

Carbohydrate

Answer 6

Starches and sugars that give the body most of its energy
Oats, rice, wheat
Fruit, milk, deserts, candy

Question 7

Fiber

Answer 7

Plant material, provides bulk to help move foods through digestive system.
Grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds

Question 8

Whole grain

Answer 8

Entire edible grain

Breads, cereals, popcorn

Question 9

Sugar

Answer 9

Sweetness of foods, provides energy.
Natural - fruit milk
Additive - white sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, corn syrup

Question 10

Sodium

Answer 10

Improves taste, regulates water levels in body and nerve and muscle function
Too much -> night blood pressure and heart disease

Question 11

Vitamin

Answer 11

A substance needed in small quantities to help regulate body functions.
A, B-Complex, C, D, E, K

Question 12

Mineral

Answer 12

Substance needed for strong bones, healthy blood, and regular elimination of body wastes.
Calcium, Fluoride, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Sodium

Question 13

Water

Answer 13

Helps regulate body functions and carries nutrients to body cells.
Aids digestion, removes waste, controls body temperature

Question 14

Nutrient Dense Foods

Answer 14

Rich in nutrients

vegetables, fruits, proteins, grains, milk

Question 15

Empty calorie foods

Answer 15

Unwanted calories, no nutrition, no energy

junk food, sugars, desserts, juice

Question 16

Fats

Answer 16

Fuel source
Too much -> gain weight
butter, olive oil, nuts, meat

Question 17

Portion

Answer 17

Serving size of food

Question 18

Diets

Answer 18

Special course of food one restricts to for medical reasons or for choice.
loose/gain weight, gluten free, vegan, paleo, vegetarian

Question 19

Obesity

Answer 19

Excessive storage of cat in the body

Question 20

Eating disorder

Answer 20

Mental disorder, abnormal eating habits that affect ones physical and mental health.

Question 21

Anorexia nerviosa

Answer 21

To loose eight by self starvation and excessive weight loss, fear of gaining weight.

Question 22

Bulimia nerviosa

Answer 22

Self induced vomiting to “undo” the effects of overeating

Question 23

Binge eating

Answer 23

Lack of control - eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time