Week4: Healthy eating habits and training principles Flashcards
(36 cards)
is essentially the
source of nutrients that
are needed by the body to
perform its basic
functions.
food
what are the micronutrient that the body needs in small amount
- vitamins
- water
- minerals
what are the macronutrients that the body needs in large amount
- carbohydrates
- fat
- protein
Nutrients that the body
needs in large amount.
macronutrients
Nutrients that the
body needs in small amount .
micronutrients
The chief source of energy in the Filipino diet.
carbohydrates
are the starches
complex carbohydrates
sugar
simple carbohydrates
are quickly digested and
absorbed by the body
simple carbohydrates
take time to be digested.
complex carbohydrates
An important component of body cells and helps
absorb, transport and store the fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E and K.
fat
functions of fat
body insulation and padding from extreme temperature and shock and provide palatability and satiety value
to foods.
The body-building nutrient.
protein
needed for growth and repair of body
cells.
proteins
They are the regulators or facilitators
of body processes.
vitamins
These special fluids regulate the functioning of
cells.
water
Body water acts as
transporters of nutrients and waste products , lubricant around
joints and shock absorber in certain body organs
(spinal cord).
Used as building blocks for body tissues
such as bones, teeth, muscles and other
organic structures and are involved in
the regulation of metabolism.
minerals
guidelines for a healthy diet
pinggang pinoy
will tell you all sorts of information, including what the food is
manufacturer’s details nutrition information ingredients weights and measures of product date marking directions for use and storage country of origin allergens and additives any nutrition and health claims.
food label
guidelines in reading food labels
1.Check Serving Size
2.Monitor Caloric Content
3.Spot Added Sugar
4.Navigate Saturated Fats
5.Emphasize Whole Ingredients
6.Fiber Awareness
7.Watch Sodium Intake
8.Decipher Ingredient List
9.Seek Essential Nutrients
10.Allergen Caution
refers to food
quality – food stored in the
recommended way will remain of
good quality until that date. You can
eat the food after this date, but it may
not be at its best
best-before date
Foods
that should not be consumed after a
certain date for health and safety
reasons must have a use-by date. This
means they cannot be sold after that
date.
used-by date
It is the amount of energy your body needs at rest to maintain basic functions. It helps determine the number of calories your body requires for essential functions, excluding physical activity
basal metabolic rate (bmr)