water
most essential nutrient/65% of body weight
fiber
complex carbohydrate, helps with digestion and release of food
calories
measure of energy available in food
trans fat
bad fat:chemicals put into food to have a longer shelf life
carbohydrate
main source of energy
protein
helps grow and repair body tissues
fat-soluble
A,D,E,K, dissolves in "fatty" materials in body
water-soluble
B and C- dissolves in "water" and it is important to eat daily
simple carbohydrate
SUGAR,broken down quickly and is used for energy
minerals
occurs naturally in rocks and soil, they are important for building strong bones and teeth, blood, skin, hair, nerve function, muscle and for metabolic processes
nutrients
food essentials needed by the body
cholesterol
fat produced by the liver
vitamin
made by living things, assists in chemical reactions in the body
saturated fat
"bad" fat found in animal products and solid at room temperature
unsaturated fat
"good" fat found in vegetable oils/nuts/seeds/seafood, and liquid at room temperature
HDL
HEALTHY cholesterol, takes away and brings to liver to be broken down
LDL
LOUSY cholesterol, harmful build-up
Metabolism
chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release for energy
anorexia
doesn't eat enough food to maintain body weight
bulimia
uncontrolled eating binges followed by purging
Female water intake
10 8oz cups
Male water intake
14 8oz cups
7 Essential Minerals
calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfer
clean eating
nutrient dense, real flavors, fewer calories
metabolic rate
decreases in adulthood
1 pound of fat is equal to
3,500 calories
Average calorie intake
2,000-2,500 calories
Dietary Guidelines
Follow a healthy eating pattern at every life stage.
Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages, and stay within calorie limits. 4. Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium, and limit alcoholic beverages.
hypertension
High Blood Pressure
binge eating
regularly has an uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food, without purging
eating disorder
a mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food
food allergy
The immune system's response to the proteins in certain foods
food intolerance
The inability to digest a particular food or food additive
hunger
physical discomfort that is caused by your body's need for nutrients
fat
supply energy, form cells, maintain body temperature, protect nerves
BMR
rate at which you use energy when your body is at rest
vegetarian
a person who does not eat meat
vegan
a person who does not eat or use animal products
underweight
a person lighter than the standard for a person's height
overweight
a person heavier than the standard for a person's height
obesity
adults who have a BMI of 30 or higher
empty calories
calories derived from food containing no nutrients
complex carbohydrate
Starches, commonly found in whole plant foods
appetite
desire for food that is based on an emotional or other factors rather than nutritional need
BMI
a ratio of your weight to your height
body composition
measure of how much body fat compared to muscle and bone