Nutrition

Tester

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

1. Follow a healthy eating pattern at every life stage.

2. Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.

3. 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