Unit 1 Chapter 1

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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?


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