Midterms Flashcards
the health branch that stresses the importance of the food for growth and development, as well as in lowering the chances of acquiring diseases and illnes.
NUTRITION
eat adequate amount of food, not too much.
ADEQUACY
eat the right proportion from different categories of food.
BALANCE
eat different types of food (Go, Glow and Grow categories).
VARIETY
are important food substances that help our body function properly.
NUTRIENTS
nutrients that are considered as large portions that our body needed
MACRONUTRIENTS
what are the components of proper nutrition
ADEQUACY, BALANCE, VARIETY
what are the components of macronutrients?
- CARBOHYDRATES
- PROTEIN
- FATS
- WATER
MAIN SOURCE OF ENERGY
CARBOHYDRATES
signs and symptoms of lack in carbohydrates
- IRRITABILITY
- NAUSEA
- BAD BREATH
- MUSCLE CRAMPS
- EXCESS FATIGUE
- INCREASE IN BODY FAT
- DEFICIT IN BODY SODIUM AND WATER
- CONSTIPATION
- REGULAR HEADACHES
MAINTAIN MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH (but eating more OF THIS does not yield bigger muscle)
PROTEIN
signs and symptoms when lacking in protein
- RIDGES OR WHITE LINES IN BOTH FINGER AND TOE NAILS
- HAIR LOSS AND THINNING OR BRITTLE HAIR
- MUSCLE DETERIORATION
STORED FAT PROVIDES ENOUGH ENERGY FOR LONG ENDURANCE EVENTS
FATS
signs and symptoms when lacking of fats
- DEHYDRATION
- MUSCLE CRAMPS
- CONFUSION
- NAUSEA
- SLURRED SPEECH
- DISORIENTATION
- HELPS IN REGULATING AND REPLENISHMENT
- HYDRATION
- BODY CLEANSING
WATER
signs and symptoms when lacking of water
- DRY SKIN
- HAIR LOSS
- BODY WEIGHT DEFICIENCY
- COLD INTOLERANCE
- BRUISING
- SLOW GROWTH
- POOR INFECTION RESISTANCE AND SLOW WOUND
- HEALING
- LOSS OF MENSTRUATION
nutrients that are only needed in very little amount
MICRONUTRIENTS
give the two components of micronutrients
- MINERALS
- VITAMINS
elements in foods that help your body work properly and help strengthen bones, keep muscles healthy, and help your heartbeat regularly
MINERALS
group of SUBSTANCES
VITAMINS
group of substances (NUTRIENTS) that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development
VITAMINS
elements
MINERALS
6 components of vitamins
- A
- B
- B6
- B12
- C
- Folate
- E
MAINTAINS BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL DURING EXERCISE AND REPLACES GLYCOGEN STORED AFTER EXERCISE
CARBOHYDRATES
NEEDED FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTION AND HELPS THE BODY STORE AND USE VITAMINS
FATS