Nutrition and Wellness review
The building blocks that make up proteins
amino acids
The desire to eat
appetite
The waxy substance contained in saturated animal fats
cholesterol
A condition in which the body cannot control blood sugar properly
diabetes
Plant material that one's body cannot digest
fiber
An element needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth, healthy blood, and regulates elimination of body waste.
minerals
A substance in food that is important for the body's growth and maintenance.
nutrient
A condition in which bones gradually lose their mineral content and become weak
osteoporosis
An appropriate amount of food for one person
portion
A mineral that helps regulate the amount of fluids in our body
sodium
Substance that is needed in small quantities to help regulate body functions
vitamins
One's best level of health.
wellness
Foods that contain the entire edible grain
whole grain
Any starch or sugar that provides the body with energy
carbohydrates
A condition in which a person does not get enough iodine is called anemia.
False
Appetite is your body's way of telling you that you need food.
False
Complex carbohydrates are also known as amino acids.
False
Eating well can have a positive effect on how you feel, but it does not affect how you look, think or act.
False
Two water soluble vitamins are A and D.
False
Unsaturated fats are the least healthful type of fat.
False
Water soluble vitamins are dissolved in the body's fat and are stored for future use.
False
A type of nutrient that is needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissue.
Protein
It is important to get enough nutrients because they affect body processes such as blood flow and heartbeat.
True
Restaurants often serve portions that are larger than a single serving size.
True
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.
True
The four fat soluble vitamins are A D E K.
True
Too much sodium can cause high blood pressure.
True
Vitamin A helps support your vision.
True
Vitamin K is necessary for the normal clotting of blood.
True
When snacking, it is important to avoid foods that are low in nutrient value and high in fat, sugar, and sodium.
True
When sunlight strikes your skin, your body makes Vitamin D.
True
When you get the nutrients you need, your body is better able to fight infections.
True
Whole grains are a good source of fiber.
True
You get most of your energy from carbohydrates.
True
Your body cannot produce vitamins and minerals, so you must get them from the food you eat.
True
A unit that measures the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies to your body
calorie
