Nutrition Terms Flashcards
The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
Nutrition
Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
Nutrients
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
Calorie
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food.
Hunger
The psychological desire for food.
Appetite
Starches and sugars found in foods which provide your body’s main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
A tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
Fiber
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
Proteins
A waxy, fatlike substance
Cholesterol
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.
Vitamins
Elements found in food that are used by the body.
Minerals
A condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily.
Osteoporosis
A set of recommendation about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living.
MyPlate
A high ratio of nutrients to calories.
Nutrient-dense
