Unit 7: Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 Nutrients?
A
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
2
Q
How much water should you drink a day?
A
8-10 oz of glasses a day
3
Q
What is a calorie?
A
The unit of energy produced by food and used by the body
4
Q
What influences our food/ drink take in?
A
- personal preference
- habit
- ethnic heritage or tradition
- social interactions
- learned behavior
- convenience and price
- body image
- nutrition (health)
5
Q
Define Bulimia
A
Eating disorder when a person eats large amounts of food over a short time, binges and then rids the food
6
Q
Define Fat
A
Nutrient that provides energy and helps the body store and use vitamins
