Nutrition Flashcards
The body’s physical need for food
Hunger
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them
Nutrition
Substances the help your body fight infections and use other nutrients
Vitamins
Remains a liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats
A unit of heat that measures the amount of energy available in food
Calorie
The psychological desire for food
Appetite
Most important meal of the day
Breakfast
Nutrients that help build repair and maintain cells and tissues
Proteins
List the six essential nutrients
Water Carbohydrates Minerals Fats Proteins Vitamins
Do food examples that represent each of the six nutrients
Apples Nuts Avocados Watermelon Broccoli Water
Why is proper dieting and exercise essential for healthy living
You have a better chance of living longer
What are the benefits of maintaining a healthy percent body fat
You have a very low chance of having a heart attack, a stroke, etc.
