Health Test
______ is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.
Fiber
Illness caused by toxins an organism has produced in a food.
Foodborne Intoxication
Chemical messengers that influence the basic processes in your body.
Hormones
Rate at which the body uses energy.
Metabolism
Sugars that occur naturally in some foods, including fruit, maple syrup, and dairy products, are _____.
Simple Carbohydrates
Overnutrition occurs when people consume more calories then they need.
True
Saturated fats are found primarily in animal-based foods and are solid at room temperature.
True
A _________ food is a food that has relatively few calories but is rich in vitamins, minerals and other substances that positively affect your health.
nutrient-dense
Substances that are added to food products to extend the products' shelf lives improve their flavors are called food ________.
Additives
The energy provided by food is measured in a unit called ______.
Calorie
Type of fat that is made by the body and is also present in some foods
Cholesterol
___________ is a dangerous condition in which the body loses more fluids than it takes in.
Dehydration
In a food label's ingredient list, ingredients are listed by how nutritious they are.
False
People should avoid eating any fats, if possible.
False
Description of food that is produced without chemical pesticides, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation.
Organic
The three types of nutrients that provide energy to your body are carbohydrates, fats, and ________.
Proteins
______ is a graphic designed to remind people about how much of each food group they should eat at a meal.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Your body only requires very small amounts of this type of nutrient to function properly.
Vitamins
Chemical units that make up proteins.
Amino Acids
Condition, characterized by weakness, fatigue, and headaches; occurs when people do not ingest enough iron.
Anemia
The government agency that regulates the labeling of food products is the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
False
The body obtains energy by breaking down carbohydrates into ______.
Glucose