Life Science-Nutrition Health Flashcards
Necessary for the body’s maintenance, growth, and repair.
Proteins
Major sources of energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
Starches and sugars are included in what?
Carbs
What also provides energy for the body?
Fats
What are 3 types of fats?
Saturated, Monosaturated, and Polysaturated
What fats can raise BAD cholesterol (LDL)?
Saturated
Which fats can decrease bad levels of bad cholesterol?
Mono- and Poly-
Diets high in Sat. Fat can lead to what two things?
Heart Disease
Stroke
What is an important part of a diet that provides bulk to help the large intestine carry away waste?
Fiber
How much water does the body lose each day?
4 Pints
What does dehydration cause?
Muscle Cramps
Dizziness
Death
What are needed for a balanced diet but in small quantities?
Minerals
What are some necessary minerals?
Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, and Sodium Chloride
What mineral is used for building strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
What mineral is necessary for red blood cell development?
Iron
These play many different roles in the development and maintenance of a healthy body….
Minerals
Organic compounds that are necessary for a wide variety of physiological processes from bone hardiness to healthy gums.
Vitamins
What are rich sources of vitamins?
Fruits & Vegetables
Which vitamin doesn’t come from food, but from sun?
Vitamin D
Lacking proper amount of necessary nutrients in the diet can lead to what 2 things?
Deficiency Diseases
What does Iron-deficiency Anemia cause?
Weakness, Dizziness, and Headaches
What is scurvy caused by?
Lack of Vitamin C or a diet lack of fruits and vegetables.
Found in Meat, Beans, and Whole Grains.
This allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen to body tissues.
Iron
Found in Dairy Products and Spinach.
This allows bone growth and muscle function.
Calcium