Basic Nutrition Flashcards
the basic building blocks of proteins
amino acids
a condition in which the body does not have all the water it needs to function properly; can be mild or can be severe and lead to death
dehydrated
nine protein building blocks that cannot be made by the body so they must obtained through food
essential amino acids
a non-digestible substance that come from plant sources; it helps the body move food through the digestive system
fiber
a condition in which the body has the proper amount of water in it to perform normally
hydrated
a part of the body that is made up of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord
neurological system
unhealthy fats from animal sources which tend to be solid at room temperature
saturated fats
How many does complete protein contain
9 animo acids
What type of fats are solid in room temperature
Saturdated fats
non-digestible food substance from plants
fiber
healthy fats from plant or fish sources
unsaturated fats
a part of the body that is made up of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord
neurological system
unhealthy fats from animal sources
saturated fats
a condition in which the body has the proper amount of water in it to perform normally
hydrated
digested easily by the body
simple sugars
line the nerves and organs of the body
fats
often found in vegetables and rice
incomplete proteins
release energy slowly into the blood
complex carbohydrates
can be acquired from a pill
vitamins
contain all nine essential amino acids
complete proteins
prevents dehydration
water
unhealthy eating habits related to the amount of food eaten
eating disorder
the measurement of how much energy is in the food that is eaten
calorie
the measurement of the waist and hips; a ratio used to determine if there is too much fat on a person’s stomach for him to be healthy
waist-to-hip ratio
what is the waist to hip ratio that is considered healthy
0.95 in men and less than 0.80 in women
the low energy and hungry feeling that come when the body recovers from the sugar high
sugar crash
the measure of how quickly foods are being digested in the body
glycemic index
the actual amount of food that is eaten in a single meal
serving size
the hyperactive and edgy feeling that comes when there is too much sugar in the blood stream
sugar high
How many ounces of protein should teens eat
5-6 ounces of protein
Why is it important to eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates at meals?
They help keep your blood sugar from rising too high.
They keep you full longer.
They keep you from getting a sugar crash.
