chapter 9 Flashcards
Vegans
eat only plant foods and avoid all animal
products.
Lacto-vegetarians
eat plant foods and dairy products.
Lacto-ovo-vegetarians
eat plant foods, dairy products,
and eggs
DASH diet
was developed to help people reduce blood pressure
Mediterranean diet
is a pattern of eating associated
with cultures bordering the Mediterranean Sea
Foodborne illness
a sickness caused by contaminated
foods or beverages
Pathogens
viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing microorganisms
Allergens
are substances that are capable of producing an allergic reaction in the body’s immune system
How many calories does it take to lose weight?
A pound of body weight is equivalent to 3,500 calories, so to lose a pound, you need to create a negative energy balance of 3,500 calories.