Chapter 10 Review Health

food borne illness

food borne illness

is a sickness from eating food that is not safe.

sodium

is a nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body

nutrient density

is a measure of nutrient content relative to total calories a food provides.

nutrients

are substances in food that your body needs.

proteins

nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues.

nutrients

the study of nutrients and how the body uses them

appetite

he psychological desire for food

calories

a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food.

empty-calorie food

foods that offer few, if any, nutrients but do supply calories.

hunger

he body’s physical need for food

carbohydrates

are sugars and starches that occur naturally in foods, mainly in plants

fiber

he parts of fruit, vegetables, grains, and beans that your body cannot digest

saturated fats

are fats that are solid at room temperature.

vitamins

are substances that help your body fight infections and use other nutrients.

minerals

are elements that help form healthy bones and teeth, and regulate certain body processes

true

(true or false) All carbohydrates are made of sugar molecules.

false

(true or false) When molecules of sugar join together to form long chains, they are called starches or simple carbohydrates.

false

(true or false) Scientists that study nutrition are known as biologists

true

(true or false) Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood

true

(true or false) Vitamins can be either water-soluble or fat-soluble