Unit 1 Chapter 1
Process food, grow food, and distribute food.
In order to reduce hunger, families and small farmers in underdeveloped countries can learn more efficient ways to
Measles
Malnourished children are especially susceptible to _____
Phytochemicals
Many ______ are antioxidants that may reduce risks of heart disease and certain cancers.
Malnutrition or also overnutrition
Overweight or obese Americans are an example of
Fruits and vegetables
Phytochemicals are found in ________ and provide significant health benefits.
Death of mother, and premature births
Potential problems associated with undernutrition during pregnancy include:
Carotenoids Alkaloids Organosulfides Glycosides
Reduced risk of certain cancers and macular degeneration. Stimulant effects Antioxidant effects, may improve immune system functioning May kill certain microbes
Breast Milk
The best food for the young infants is _____ _____
Malnutrition
What is the state of health when the body is improperly nourished, including under- and overnutrition?
Phytochemicals
What is the substance found in many plants that is not considered a nutrient but has many health benefits?
Baked potato, and vegetarian pizza
Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?
Nutrition
_____ is the scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses them.
Water
________ is considered the most essential nutrient.
Isoflavonids Reservatrol Tannins Beta carotene
Soybeans and legumes Red wine, purple grapes, and grape juice Tea, coffee, and chocolate Orange, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables
Metabolism
The sun of all the chemical processes that provide energy for the body to preform work is termed:
Megadose
What is the term used to describe the intake of vitamin and mineral that is 10 times the recommended amount?
Empty calorie
What term describes a food or beverage that is a poor source of micronutrients in relation to its energy value?
Deficiency
When a nutrient is missing or deficient in the diet, a _______ disease occurs.
Vitamins, Minerals, and Fiber
When compared to a whole product, a refined product will typically have less _______.
Smoking, nutritional habits, and heredity
Which of the following are examples of risk factors
Stunted growth, delayed physical development, and blindness
Which of the following can occur as a result of nutritional deficiencies in children?
Cancer and heart diseases
Which of the following diseases would be considered chronic?
Lipids and Proteins
Which of the following nutrients functioning by regulating body processes and provides energy for the body?
Refinement
Which of the following results in a loss of nutrients in a food?
