Nutrition Vocab

Question 1

Mainly vegetable fats, corn, soybean, etc (best fat)

Answer 1

Polyunsaturated fats

Question 2

Found in olive oil, peanut and canola

Answer 2

Monounsaturated fats

Question 3

Anima fats and coconut oil, worst for you

Answer 3

Saturated fats

Question 4

A measure of energy in food

Answer 4

Calories

Question 5

A waxy substance produced by the body and found in animal products

Answer 5

Cholesterol

Question 6

Chemical substances in food for growth, energy, ect

Answer 6

Nutrients

Question 7

Ratio of nutrients to calories in food

Answer 7

Nutrient density

Question 8

Any substance added to food

Answer 8

Additives

Question 9

The food and drink we eat regularly

Answer 9

Diet

Question 10

Additives that reduce food spoilage

Answer 10

Preservatives

Question 11

Roughage found in foods, mostly grains, veggies, fruits

Answer 11

Fiber

Question 12

Replacing lost vitamins in food

Answer 12

Enriched

Question 13

Food poisoning caused by bacteria

Answer 13

Botulism

Question 14

Lack enough of the major ingredient

Answer 14

Imitation foods

Question 15

Chemical regulators in food help growth and body activities

Answer 15

Vitamins

Question 16

Sugars found in fruits and veggies (refined sugar)

Answer 16

Simple carbohydrates

Question 17

Starches found in breads, pastas, cereal

Answer 17

Complex carbohydrates

Question 18

Foods with low sugar or fat content

Answer 18

Light foods

Question 19

40 calories or less per serving

Answer 19

Low calorie

Question 20

Less than 10 grams or fat

Answer 20

Lean