test 2 study guide Flashcards
pear vs apple shaped and risks for chronic diseases
apple shaped; heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke
USDA Guidelines for My Plate
50% veggies and fruits; 25% protein/meats; 25% grains and breads
BMI healthy value
18.5-24.9
BMI overweight
25-29.9
BMI obese
30 and up
Complex Carbs
contains hundreds of glucose molecules
simple carbs
are sugars; including mono and disaccharide
type 1 Diabetes
caused by autoimmune disease; requires insulin injections because pancreas has stopped producing insulin
Type 2 Diabetes
usually caused by people been overweight, poor diets and can be controlled by diet and excersice
enzyme
speeds up chemical reaction and participates in the digestion process
Digestion
process of braking down large food molecules into smaller ones that the intestinal tract can absorb
Absorption
the passage of nutrients through the walls of the intestines
diet
ones usual pattern eating
Nutrients
substance in food need for growth, repair and maintenance of cells
organic foods
foods grown without man made pesticides and fertilizers