FINAL p.1 Flashcards
calorie
A calorie is a unit of energy used to measure the energy value of food
3500 calories
This is the assumption that cutting 500 calories a day from your diet will make you. lose 1/2 pound a week.
caloric intake/expenditure
Caloric intake refers to the amount of energy consumed through food and drink, measured in calories; if caloric intake exceeds expenditure, the excess energy is stored as body fat, leading to weight gain. Conversely, if caloric expenditure exceeds intake, the body burns stored energy, leading to weight loss.
five food groups
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy
sedentary lifestyle
A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle that involves very little or no physical exercise
Obesity
Obesity is the excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat and can lead to chronic disease. BMI 30 or over
Basal metabolism
Basal metabolism refers to the minimal amount of energy necessary to maintain respiration, circulation, and other vital body functions while fasting and at rest.
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by low weight, food restriction, body image disturbance, and fear of gaining weight.
Bulimia nervosa
bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled episodes of overeating, called binging, followed by purging
MyPlate
serves as a recommendation based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans - USDA
refined carbohydrates
refined carbohydrates are sugars or grains that have been processed to remove their nutritious elements
unrefined carbohydrates
Unrefined carbohydrates are simply carbohydrates that are unprocessed, meaning that the most nutritionally beneficial parts are left intact
Saturated fat
Saturated fat is a type of dietary fat that is most often solid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fats
Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature.
Polyunsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats are a type of unsaturated fat that has more than one double bond in its structure. They are found in foods such as fatty fish, nuts, and seeds
Monounsaturated fats
Monounsaturated fats are a type of unsaturated fat that has one double bond in its structure.
Trans fats
Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat that are created when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, such as in the process of hydrogenation.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in all cells of the body. It is important for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that help digest fat. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease