HS Health Test
30%
Daily fat intake
fiber
Foods with a lot of ____ are good sources of Vitamins C, B6, and E, and are also linked to the reduction of cancer-causing agents.
protein
In order for breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day, it must consist mainly of:
intensity
Increasing the _____ of an exercise will increase the strength of a muscle.
body comp
Mesomorphic, Ectomorphic and Endomorphic relate to which measurement of physical fitness?
meats and beans
Of the 5 food categories, which one should be the smallest percentage of our diet?
65-70
The average adolescent should consume no more than __-__ grams of fat per day
Physical Fitness
The basis for __________ is good eating habits; involves the proper functioning of circulatory, respiratory, and muscular systems
5-6
The body loses approximately _-_ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.
minerals
There are 13 _________ used by the human body to maintain health.
fats
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon
complex
_____ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose, and therefore, help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
macro-elements
________are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.
essential amino acids
amino acids that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources
ATP
an energy molecule produced when oxygen reacts with glucose
mesomorphs
are "well-built" for their height.
trace elements
are needed in small amounts
fatty acids
are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
endomorphs
are short and stout.
water
basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
carbohydrates
body's primary and immediate source of energy; are found in foods that contain starches.
body
cannot survive more than a couple of days without water.
simple
carbohydrates do not take long to digest, and therefore, cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
fast twitch fibers
enable the muscles to exert force for a long period of time.
vitamins
essential to cellular activity, convert carbohydrates and fat into energy, and repairs and constructs new cells
unsaturated
fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.
saturated
fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.
complete protein
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
incomplete protein
food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids
saturated fats
found in animal products and some vegetables.
grain
good source of carbohydrates and vitamin B complex
ectomorphs
have bodies that are tall and thin.
calorie
is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
Cholesterol
is used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, to keep skin soft and supple, and to transport fat to cells.
lactic acid
product of anaerobic exercise
HDLS
remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.
fructose
sugar found in fruits
sucrose
table sugar
glucose
the cell's main source of energy. During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes this.
catabolism
the conversion of nutrients into energy
protein
the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance
metabolism
the process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials
anabolism
the process by which the cells use nutrients to repair or build new tissues
nutrition
the scientific definition of _____ is: The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
cholestoral
used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells.
calcium
useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.