Lesson 5 Flashcards
Nutrition
The process by which the body takes in and uses food
Calories
Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
Nutrients
Substances in your food that body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
Hunger
When you need food
Appetite
When you want food
Carbohydrates
Starches and sugars present in foods
Fiber
An indigestible complex carbohydrate that is found in the tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains
Proteins
Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
Lipid
Fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
Vitamins
Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
Minerals
Substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processs
Dietary guidelines for Americans
A set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
Food guide pyramid
A guide for making healthful daily food choices
Food additives
Substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect
Food allergy
Condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to substances in some foods
