Health chapter 8 Flashcards
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Characteristics of complex carbs
help digestive system
High protein foods
animal meats, eggs, milk/dairy
Process by which your body breaks down food
metabolism
Liquid at room temp
unsaturated fats
Amount of energy in food
calories
How many amino acids make a body
21
calcium, sodium, iron are all
minerals
from the ground
vitamins
protective vitamins;
a d e k
this fat is manufactured
trans
anemia
low in iron
bodies state of balance
homeostasis
electrolytes
allow everything to work
dehydration
when you need to drink more liquids
nutrient dense foods
salmon, sardines, seaweed, shellfish
5 food groups
protein, fruit, veggie, grains, dairy
fat saluble vitamin
vitamin A, in orange veggies, help vision
water saluble vitamin
vitamin C, potatoes, immune system
what water helps
prevents dehydration, lubricates bones, balance body