Diet and Nutrition Flashcards
metabolism
the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
minerals
inorganic elements found in all body tissue
nutrition
all body processes relating to food
obesity
20% over ideal body weight
osteoporosis
a condition in which the body’s bones become weak and break easily
peristalsis
rhythmic, wavelength motion of involuntary muscles
sodium restricted diet
reduced salt intake for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease
soft diet
diet that requires little chewing
therapeutic diet
modified normal diet used to improve specific health conditions
vitamins
organic compounds that are essential to life
antioxidants
enzymes or organic molecules; help protect the body from harmful chemicals called free radicals
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
the energy needed to maintain life-sustaining activities for a specific period of time at REST
Body Mass Index (BMI)
a calculation that measures weight in relation to height and correlates this with body fat
carbohydrates
starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body’s main source of energy
cellulose
fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbohydrate
cholesterol
fatlike substance synthesized in the liver found in body cells and animal fats
Digestion
physical and chemical breakdown of food by the body
fats
nutrient that stores energy, cushions organs, and helps the body absorb vitamins
hypertension
high blood pressure
function of carbs
primary energy source
protein and fat metabolism
waste elimination and blood sugar control
function of lipids (fats)
provide fatty acids necessary for growth and development
provide heat and energy
carry fat-soluble vitamins (ADEK) to body cells