NSTP 1: Nutrition Flashcards
is the science that studies the process by which living organisms acquire all the things that are necessary for them to live and grow
Nutrition
focuses on the role of nutrients, which are defined as
substances that the body cannot make on its own
Nutrition
consists of diet (what you take in) and metabolism (what happens to it after it enters your body)
Nutrition
developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is an excellent tool to help you make healthy food choices.
Food Guide Pyramid
These food provide complex carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy, especially for a low-fat meal plan. You can make many low-fat choices from food in this group. Need 6 to 11 servings of these food in a day.
Bread,
Grain,
Cereal and
Pasta Form
the Base
Meat, poultry and fish supply protein, iron and
zinc. Non-meat food such as dried peas and
beans also provide many of these nutrients. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings of cooked meat, fish or poultry. Each serving should be between 2 and 3 ounces.
Beans,
Eggs, Lean,
Meat and
Fish
Products made with milk provide protein and vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings each
day.
Choose non-fat milk and yogurt and cheeses made
from skim milk.
Dairy
Products
A food pyramid’s tip is the smallest part, so the fats
and sweets in the top of the food pyramid should
comprise the smallest percentage of your daily
diet. The food at the top of the food pyramid should be eaten sparingly because they provide calorie but not much in the way of nutrition.
Fats and
Sweets
is a source of nourishment, an ingredient in a food
nutrient
About 70% of the non-fat mass of the human
body is _______.
Nobody is completely sure how much water the human body needs – calims vary from between one to seven liters per day to avoid dehydration.
Water
