Unit 5 Lesson 2: Healthy Food, Healthy Body, Healthy Life Flashcards
What is nutrition
Nutrition—the study of food and how the body uses it—can help us understand what will be healthy to eat.
What are nutrients
. In the foods that we eat there are nutrients, or chemical materials that are essential for growth and life.
Our bodies need five types of nutrients to stay healthy:
carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients are all chemical compounds that our bodies use to grow and maintain health. All of them are found in different amounts in the various foods we eat.
Within each of these nutrient groups you will find many different types. Elaborate
For instance, you can find vitamins—that we label as A, B, C and so on—and each one is needed for life. Too little and health can suffer, but too much of any type of nutrient can also be a problem.
Give exmaple sof how too much of somehting can be bad
For example, we need Vitamin A, but too much Vitamin A can cause headaches and liver damage. Fats are also necessary and healthy to eat, but not too many or the wrong types.
What is come up with food guidlines to hlep Americans eat a healthy diet
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has come up with food guidelines to help Americans eat a healthy diet.
Wha tis the importnace of MyPlate
The current guidelines have a chart called MyPlate, which helps by showing a picture of a portioned plate illustrating the suggested amounts of protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. The guidelines also encourage eating whole grains, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and lean protein. These common-sense guidelines can help you remember to fill up on healthy foods and limit your intake of less healthy options.
What is on the USDA website
There are games, information, meal planning tools, and other fun nutritional tools on the USDA website for you to research.
calories
units to measure the amount of energy in food
What is the impact of poor nutriton
The impact of poor nutrition can include obesity, tooth decay, some cancers, heart disease, and more. If the diet you consume is high in calories and low in nutrition, you may find yourself not just overweight but developing serious illnesses as well. The elderly, children, and those with lower incomes or serious health conditions are most at risk for malnutrition
Benfits of exersize
Exercise has many health benefits, including reducing your risk of heart disease, helping to manage your blood sugar levels, keeping your brain sharp as you age, improving your mood, reducing the risks of some cancers, and improving your sleep; it can even help you live longer.
What does exersize help on realse
Exercise and activity release chemicals that help your mood and metabolism, while also burning calories.
Effects of being sedentary
Being sedentary—spending too much time sitting or being inactive—can lead to weight gain, poor circulation, a weakened immune system, and increased feelings of depression and anxiety.
What can a healthcare provider do
Not only can your healthcare provider help you when you are sick, but they can screen you for diseases, keep an eye on your wellbeing, and offer advice on health that can keep you heading in the right direction.
What are health screenings
Health screenings—medical tests to check for diseases and conditions—are often performed for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, obesity, and depression.
