Chapter 16 Flashcards
amino acids
compounds in protiens used by the body to build and repair tissue
anorexia nervosa
eating disorder caused by an alter self image
bulimia
eating disorder characterized by binge eating and self-induced vomiting
cariogenic
producing or promoting tooth decay
fats
aka lipids are compounds of carbon hydrogen and oxegen and are major class of energy rich foods
myplate
nutrition guied puboished by the usda using a place setting to divide the five groups for a healthy diet
nutrients
organic and inorganic food that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintence of life
organic
food products that have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides herbicides or fertilizers
triglycerides
type of fat found in your blood that gives energy to your body