LifeTime Wellness Flashcards
What is nutrition
The prcess by which your body takes in and uses food
Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient
Fiber
Protein
Water
Vitamins
Fiber
What is the term for the psychological DESIRE for food
Appetite
What % of daily calories should come from carbs according to nutrition experts
45-65%
Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate
Whole Grains
Fructose
Fiber
Starch
Fructose
What is glycogen
A stored form of glucose in muscles and liver
What is the main source of energy for our bodies
Glucose
Which type of diabetes involves the immune system destroying pancreatic cells?
Type 1
What is the primary function of fiber in the body
move waste through the digestiv system
Which of the following is an artificial sweetner?
Fructose
Sucrose
Aspartame
Lactose
Aspartame
What happens to the excess carbs in the body
They are converted to body fat
What is insulin’s primary function
Help glucose enter the body cells
Which environmental factor influences food choices
Advertising
What is considered “Mindless eating”
Snacking while doing an activity
What are the two types of vitamins
water soluble and fat soluble
Which of the following is NOT a fat solubnle vitamin
A
D
C
K
Vitamin C
What is the primary function of minerals in the body
to build and maintain body tissues
How many cups of water should boys consume daily according to the info provided
13 cups
What is Ostereoporosis
a condition where bones become fragile and break easily
Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the body
Moving food
Producing vitamins
cooling the body
lubricating the joints
Producing vitamins
What are food additives
Substances added to food to produce a desired effect
Which of the following is an example of a food additive
Vitamin C
Calcium
High fructose Corn Syrup
Protein
High fructose Corn Syrup
What does USDA stand for in the context of organic foods
Unite States Department of Agriculture