Nutrition Flashcards
What does it mean if you are an emotional eater?
Eating habits are extreme based on emotion
What are the environmental factors that influence food choices?
Family, friends, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, convenience, cost, advertising
What is an empty calorie?
high in calories low in nutrition
what are food-borne illnesses?
Results from eating food contaminated with bad bacteria.
How much water should an adult consume each day
8 cups a day
What is a food label
list of ingredients by weight of greatest- least
What is a mineral
needed for body’s process is not made in the body
what mineral is supplied by dairy products
calcium
What mineral is important for energy and for resistance to infection
iron
What causes dehydration
result of food poisoning
what are examples of water soluble vitamins? Can an excess amount be toxic?
B,C, will not be toxic
What are examples of fat soluble vitamins? Can an excess amount be toxic?
A,D,E,K Yes it can be toxic
Is breakfast important? Why or why not
Yes Because when you sleep you use vital functions so you need to replenish the energy used while you sleep in the morning. If you don’t you will probably gain weight.
What is hunger
A need to eat
What is appetite
the want for food