Ch 1 Wellness & Food Choices

Question 1

wellness

Answer 1

is an overall state of well-being or total health

Question 2

What are aspects of wellness?

Answer 2

Physical, mental, social/emotional health

Question 3

Nutrients

Answer 3

Chemical elements required for metabolism and growth

Question 4

Phytochemicals

Answer 4

non-nutrient compounds that contribute to health and may play a role in fighting chronic diseases

Question 5

What factors influence our food choices?

Answer 5

Taste and culture 
 Social reasons and trends 
 People around you 
 Cost, time, and convenience 
  Schedules, energy, budget 
  Habits and emotions 
 Available food supply 
  Advertising and media 
  Religion 
  Knowledge of food, nutrition & wellness  
   Health reasons

Question 6

What is nutrition?

Answer 6

a science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions and health

Question 7

What is the role of nutrition in fighting disease?

Answer 7

It can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases and conditions, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and obesity

Question 8

What is the leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 8

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States

Question 9

What are 6 classes of nutrients?

Answer 9

1. Carbohydrates
2. Fats (Lipids)
3. Proteins
4. Minerals
5. Vitamins
6. Water

Question 10

What are macronutrients

Answer 10

• the energy-containing essential nutrients that you need in higher amounts
• carbs, fats (lipids), proteins

Question 11

What are micronutrients?

Answer 11

nutrients required in smaller amounts which includes vitamins and minerals

Question 12

Define calories?

Answer 12

A unit used to measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies to the body

Question 13

What 3 nutrients are energy producing?

Answer 13

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats (lipids)

Question 14

What nutrients is responsible for the growth and repair of tissue?

Answer 14

Protein

Question 15

What nutrient(s) regulate body processes?

Answer 15

Vitamins
Minerals
Water

Question 16

best way to meet your nutrient needs is with

Answer 16

a well balanced diet

Question 17

Who are the “nutrition experts?”

Answer 17

Registered Dietitians 
 Public Health Nutritionist 
 Professionals holding advanced degrees in nutrition 
  Licensed dietitian (LD) 
(not "nutritionists")