nutrition Flashcards
What is the function of Vitamin A?
it helps with normal growth
What is the function of Vitamin C?
it fights infection
What is the function of Vitamin K?
it aids in blood clotting
What is the function of Vitamin B3?
it helps release energy
What is the function of Vitamin B2?
it aids in vision
What is the function of Vitamin B12?
it maintains the nervous system
What is a source of Vitamin D?
the skin makes it in sunlight
What is a source of Vitamin C?
it comes from citrus fruit
What is a source of Vitamin K?
it is made by bacteria in the intestine
What is a source of Vitamin E?
it comes from vegetable oil
What is a source of Vitamin B3?
it comes from protein-rich foods
What is a source of Vitamin B12?
it comes from meat
Which vitamins are water-soluble?
Vitamins B2, C, B3, & B12
Which vitamins are fat-soluble?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
What are the six types of nutrients your body needs to carry out all of its essential processes?
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
What is a calorie?
the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius
What are nutrients?
the substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes
What are carbohydrates?
nutrients that provide raw materials to make cell parts
What is glucose?
a sugar that is a major source of energy for the body’s cells
What are fats?
energy-containing nutrients composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen
What are proteins?
nutrients that should represent between 10%-35% of a person’s daily Calorie intake
What are amino acids?
small, linked units that make up proteins
What are vitamins?
helper molecules in the body’s chemical reactions
What are minerals?
nutrients that are not made by living things
What percentage of a human’s daily Calorie intake should be proteins?
between 10-35%
What are the five food groups represented by the USDA My Pyramid diagram?
grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meats
What is the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?
a chart that provides calories on the type of nutrients
What does a food group’s size on the pyramid indicate?
the larger the size on the pyramid, the more you should eat
Which group should be eaten most sparingly?
oils
What nonfood group is also represented in a MyPyramid diagram?
oils
