Chapter 4

Question 1

substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy and stay healthy.

Answer 1

Nutrients

Question 2

the starches and sugars found in food

Answer 2

carbohydrates

Question 3

a complex carbohydrate that the body can not break down for energy.

Answer 3

Fiber

Question 4

the nutrient group used to build and repair cells.

Answer 4

Proteins

Question 5

nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep your skin healthy.

Answer 5

Fats

Question 6

fats that are usually solid at room temperature.

Answer 6

Saturated fats

Question 7

fats that are usually liquid at room temperature.

Answer 7

Unsaturated fats

Question 8

the waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.

Answer 8

Cholesterol

Question 9

a kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing.

Answer 9

Trans-fatty Acids

Question 10

compounds that help to regulate body processes.

Answer 10

Vitamins

Question 11

substances that the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep
blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.

Answer 11

Minerals

Question 12

the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth and good health.

Answer 12

Nutrition

Question 13

a guide for developing a healthful eating plan.

Answer 13

MyPyrimid Food Guidance System

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Calorie

Question 15

foods having a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories.

Answer 15

Nutrient Dense

Question 16

the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller pieces that can be absorbed by the blood and sent to each cell in your body.

Answer 16

Digestion

Question 17

the group of organs that work together to break down foods into substances that your cells can use.

Answer 17

Digestive system

Question 18

a digestive juice produced by the salivary glands in your mouth.

Answer 18

Saliva

Question 19

a substance that aids in the body chemical reactions.

Answer 19

Enzyme

Question 20

a coiled tube from 20’-23’ long, in which 90% of digestion takes place.

Answer 20

Small Intestine

Question 21

a tube 5-6 ft long in length that plays a small part in both digestion & excretion.

Answer 21

Colon

Question 22

a digestive gland that secretes a substance called bile, which helps to digest fats.

Answer 22

Liver

Question 23

a gland that helps the small intestine by producing a blend of enzymes that break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Answer 23

Pancreas

Question 24

the process that the body uses to get rid of waste.

Answer 24

Excretion

Question 25

the group of organs that work together to remove wastes.

Answer 25

.Excretory System

Question 26

organ that removes waste material, including salts from the blood.

Answer 26

Kidneys

Question 27

the way you see your body.

Answer 27

Body Image

Question 28

a method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account.

Answer 28

Body Mass Index – (BMI) –

Question 29

can tell you if your weight is within a healthy range

Answer 29

BMI

Question 30

Calculating BMI:

Answer 30

Multiply your height in lbs by .45
Multiply your height by 0.025 & square the result.
Divide answer 1 by answer 2.

Question 31

extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death.

Answer 31

Eating Disorders

Question 32

an eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves herself or himself.

Answer 32

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 33

an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats a large amounts of food then purges.

Answer 33

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 34

a disorder in which a person eats too much food at one time.

Answer 34

Binge Eating