matching Flashcards
Condition of physical, mental, emotional, and social well being and the absence of disease.
Health
The physical activity classification Bonnie Pruden places the massage therapy profession in?
Strenuous
Amount of calories the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says most adults require to accomplish their daily activities.
2000
The Category of nutrients that includes vitamins, minerals, and water; also called the no calorie group
micronutrients
An expression of health in which an individual is aware of, chooses, and practices healthy choices, creating a more successful and balanced life.
wellness
unit of energy-producing potential received from the food that is eaten.
calorie
University of Nebraska’s wellness model includes emotional, environmental, occupational, physical, social, spiritual and this other dimension.
intellectual
Substance that provides nourishment and affects metabolic processes such as cell growth and repair.
nutrient
The key to a healthier life, according to the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association.
Exercise
The body’s response to any demand placed on it, wether it be emotional, mental, physical, or chemical.
Stress
Amount of calories in one pound.
3500
This category of nutrients includes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; also called the calorie group.
Macronutrients
A ,D ,E , and K are examples of this vitamin group
Fat-soluble vitamins
Substance that slows digestion in the stomach and intestine, resulting in a lowered absorption rate of starches and sugars and reduced cholesterol levels.
soluble fiber
Good sources of this macronutrient include meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, beans, peas, and nuts
Protien
The most important nutrient; regulates body temperature and transports all the other nutrients.
Water
Not only a type of energy source, but acts more as an energy reserve and are stored for later use.
Fats
Term used to describe a type of nutrients that must be obtained by food or by supplementation because the body either does not produce them in sufficient amounts or does not produce them at all.
Essential
Acts as a laxative and gives stool its bulk, helping to move it more quickly through the digestive tract.
Insoluble fiber
B and C are examples of this vitamin group
Water Soluble Vitamins
The body’s most common energy source
Carbohydrates
Food and drink consumed to supply the process of nutrition
Diet
Illustrates five major food groups and identifies the number of servings from each group that are needed daily to provide a healthy, well-balanced diet.
food pyramid
term used to describe proteins that do not contain all eight essential amino acids.
Incomplete
