Chapter 4 Flashcards
substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy and stay healthy.
Nutrients
the starches and sugars found in food
carbohydrates
a complex carbohydrate that the body can not break down for energy.
Fiber
the nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
Proteins
nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep your skin healthy.
Fats
fats that are usually solid at room temperature.
Saturated fats
fats that are usually liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fats
the waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
Cholesterol
a kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing.
Trans-fatty Acids
compounds that help to regulate body processes.
Vitamins
substances that the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep
blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.
Minerals
the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth and good health.
Nutrition
a guide for developing a healthful eating plan.
MyPyrimid Food Guidance System
a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods.
Calorie
foods having a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories.
Nutrient Dense
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.
Digestion
the group of organs that work together to break down foods into substances that your cells can use.
Digestive system
a digestive juice produced by the salivary glands in your mouth.
Saliva
a substance that aids in the body chemical reactions.
Enzyme
a coiled tube from 20’-23’ long, in which 90% of digestion takes place.
Small Intestine
a tube 5-6 ft long in length that plays a small part in both digestion & excretion.
Colon
a digestive gland that secretes a substance called bile, which helps to digest fats.
Liver
a gland that helps the small intestine by producing a blend of enzymes that break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Pancreas
the process that the body uses to get rid of waste.
Excretion
the group of organs that work together to remove wastes.
.Excretory System
organ that removes waste material, including salts from the blood.
Kidneys
the way you see your body.
Body Image
a method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account.
Body Mass Index – (BMI) –
can tell you if your weight is within a healthy range
BMI
Calculating BMI:
Multiply your height in lbs by .45
Multiply your height by 0.025 & square the result.
Divide answer 1 by answer 2.
extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death.
Eating Disorders
an eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves herself or himself.
Anorexia Nervosa
an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats a large amounts of food then purges.
Bulimia Nervosa
a disorder in which a person eats too much food at one time.
Binge Eating
