Nutrition 2 Flashcards
What’s a vitamin?
group of substances needed in small amounts for function, growth, and developement
What is a mineral?
chemical elements that control important chemical reactions in the body (like bone formation & enzyme activity)
What’s water needed for?
Nearly every function in the body & makes up 60% of it
Function of vitamins?
fight infection, store & use energy, helps the body use other nutrients
2 types of vitamins?
water-soluable and fat-soluable
What are B vitamins needed for?
to release energy from carbs, fats, and proteins
Vitamin C is an ….
antioxidant
What foods are minerals found in?
milk, salt, spinach, fruit, vegetables
Where in the body is calcium mainly in?
the bones
Iron makes what?
hemoglobin
How much water should you drink a day?
64 oz or half your body weight
What is nutrient deficiency?
not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health
What does RDA stand for and mean?
Recommended Daily Amount, shows the amount of a nutrient you need to be healthy
Where is the serving size listed?
at the top of the nutrition facts label
What calorie info is required to be on a food label?
total calories & the calories from fat
What else is listed on a food label?
total fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, and total carbs
What is listed on food packaging?
Ingredients, calories, sugars, fats
What are the dietary guidelines?
A set of dietary recommendations to improve health & reduce nutrition related disease in the US
What is the “My Plate” missing?
Water!
What does the ABC’s of Good Health stand for?
Aim for fitness
Build a healthy base
Choose sensibly
