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Plant-Based Foods
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in ___________
Unsaturated Fat
A type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is found in plant-based foods
Calorie
The energy provided by food is measured in a unit called a ____________
Daily Values
The recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day are called ___________________
Nonessential Amino Acids
Amino acids produced in the body are called _______________
Lack of iodine during pregnancy
Cretinism is a severe birth defect that is caused by ___________________________
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Organic food must consist of at least ____% organically produced ingredients
Simple Carbohydrates
Sugars such as fructose, glucose, sucrose, and lactose that occur naturally in some foods
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein
Three types of nutrients
Daily Values
_________________ are the recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day
Metabolism
The rate at which the body uses energy
Meat, poultry
Examples of a complete protein source
Overnutrition
A condition in which the body takes in too much of some nutrients or too many calories
Supplies energy to the body when food is unavailable, acts as a cushion to protect internal organs, provides a layer of insulation to help regulate body temperature
Reasons why body fat is important
Trace
Minerals your body needs in very small amounts to stay healthy are called ________ minerals
To help consumers make good choices about what they eat
Why are nutrition facts printed on all foods?
It is the preferred source of energy for your brain and central nervous system
Why is glucose important to the body?
Protein
__________ is a nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues
Carbohydrates
A nutrient and major source of energy
Dehydration
_______________ is a dangerous condition in which the body’s tissues lose too much water
Vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients
Nutrient-dense foods should have high levels of _____________________________
Lowers cholesterol, balances level of glucose, adds bulk to stools, and can prevent overeating
The benefits of fiber in your diet
Trans Fats
A type of fat that is created by hydrogenation; poses health risks acknowledged by the FDA
Amino Acids
Twenty different _______________ join in various combinations to make all types of protein
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
A type of vitamin that dissolves in the body’s fat, where it is stored for later use
Starch
Products made from grains such as bread, cereal, rice, and pasta are good sources of what?
Complex Carbohydrates
Chains of glucose linked together (starches)
The order in which they contribute weight to a given product
What order are ingredients listed on a food label?
They are chemical messengers that influence many basic processes in your body
Why are hormones important in the basic processes in your body?
Complementary
Two or more incomplete protein sources that together provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids are called ______________ proteins
Helps regulate various body processes
Why does the body need vitamins and minerals?
Peanuts
An example of a food allergy
Osteoporosis
A dangerous condition in which bones are fragile and may break easily; can be caused by a lack of calcium during childhood and adolescence
Water-Soluble Vitamins
A type of vitamin that dissolves in water and passes into the bloodstream
Food Intolerance
A condition in which a person cannot properly digest a certain type of food
Nutrient
A chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly is a ___________
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