Physical Health

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby people:

starve themselves

Feelings of satisfaction is the body's way of telling you to:

stop eating

table sugar

sucrose

Catabolism

the conversion of nutrients into energy

Health

the general condition of a person's physical, mental, emotional and social well-being

What information do food labels provide?

the percentage of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances of essential nutrients and minerals and a list of ingredients

Anabolism

the process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues

Nutrition (b)

the proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy

Nutrition (a)

the study of food intake and its effects upon the body

The best way to regulate your eating habits is:

to eat only when you are hungry

___ are needed by the body in small amounts.

trace-elements

T/F: Being healthy depends on eating the right kind and right amount of food.

true

T/F: Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it is in need of essential nutrients.

true

T/F: Meat products tend to be high in fat and cholesterol.

true

T/F: food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids

true

The consumption of ___ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.

unsaturated

an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A

vegetables

vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection

vitamin A

linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body

vitamin C

___ are chemicals that are essential to all cellular activity, helping the body convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.

vitamins

the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.

water

Vitamins that are stored by the body for only a short period. They should be taken daily.

water soluble vitamins

At least half of your grain servings should be ___ products each day

whole grain

___ breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

whole grain

A growing adolescent needs the equivalent of __________ glasses of milk a day in order to get the right amount of calcium.

4-5

How many days can the body survive without water?

5-6

The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.

5-6

Which of the following defines obesogenic environment?

an environment that helps people get fat

Scientists now think high-fructose corn syrup may disrupt appetite control, making people _____ more often.

eat

The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to

eat a variety of foods

Vitamins work with ___ to initiate chemical reactions within cells

enzymes

proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources

essential amino acids

T/F: Meat is not a good source of protein because it does not provide the body with all the essential amino acids.

false

T/F: Nutrients can be obtained from eating only one type of food.

false

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as ___

fat

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon ___ for their absorption by cells.

fat

Vitamins that do not need to be ingested daily.

fat soluble vitamins

___ is/are the most concentrated form of energy.

fats

___ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.

fatty acids

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.

fiber

helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer

fiber

What types of foods are the best source of calories?

foods high in vitamins/mineral and low in fats/sugars

Vitamins A and D can be found in any:

fortified fluid milk

the type of sugar found in all fruits

fructose

During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into

glucose

Unused glucose that is converted to ___ and is stored in the liver

glycogen

nutrition is "the proper supply of nutrients essential for:

growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy

Eating regular meals will:

help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day

Which of the following identifies a main culprit for America's increasing weight gain?

high fructose corn syrup

Beans are considered a(n) ___ protein

incomplete

food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids

incomplete proteins

Meat is a rich source of:

Vitamin B-12 B-complex vitamins protein iron

___ are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.

macro-elements

There are 13 ___ used by the body to maintain health.

minerals

Enzyme

molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body and chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells.

According to Sasha's body mass of 32, she is considered _____.

obese

Eating a high ___ breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day.

protein

the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance

protein

Select the FIVE categories of My Plate.

protein fruits vegetables grains dairy

Eating ___ meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits.

regular

The consumption of ___ fats causes the rise of low-density lipoprotein in the blood.

saturated

___ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

saturated

___ carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.

simple

where most of the fiber and vitamins are found in fruits and vegetables

skin

No more than ___ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.

30

The body is over ____ percent water

60

The average adolescent should consume no more than ___ grams of fat per day.

65-70

What is the best way to get the right amount of vitamins needed from proper growth and development?

Eat a variety of foods that are high in vitamins every day.

"Extras" are meant to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in ___ amounts

small

T/F: The best source of water is soda with caffeine

False

What are some components of a healthy diet?

Fats Carbohydrates Proteins [All of the above]

Select ALL of the following statements that are true about a daily food plan.

Food portions in restaurants tend to be much larger than serving sizes recommended. In order to use My Plate properly, it is important to know your personal daily food plan.

During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is:

Glucose

___ remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.

HDLs

Which option identifies why Lyle should spend extra money at the grocery store in the following scenario?Lyle must eat on a strict budget in order to pay the rest of his bills, so he eats fast food for nearly every meal because of the value. At age twenty, he is sixty-five pounds overweight and is considered obese.

He may eventually spend a large amount of money on health care costs.

Which option identifies how the situation in the following scenario plays a part in obesity?Colton is in seventh grade and has walked to school the last four years. His family is moving, and they will now live fifteen miles away from school.

It will contribute to his obesogenic environment.

Why is it important to eat foods each day from each of the five food groups?

No food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health.

Calorie

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius

Why are vitamins essential to good health?

They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.

T/F: Taste buds encourage a desire for a variety of flavors, which also stimulates our appetite for foods that offer different nutrients.

True

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:

starch and sugar

Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?

Without vitamins the body could not grow. Without vitamins the body could not repair damages tissue. Without vitamins the body could not produce energy. Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.

Disease

a condition that prevents an organ or system from functioning normally

What is a "balanced diet"?

a diet in which the various food groups are consumed in the right proportion

Wellness

a measurement of overall health

The most important meal of the day is ___

breakfast

___ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.

calcium

Dairy products can provide a source of:

calcium protein Vitamin A Vitamin D

In addition to taste buds, what should also guide our eating habits?

calorie, nutrient, fat content

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable _____ in the United States.

cancer

___ are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.

carbohydrates

Grain products are a good source of ___ and ___

carbohydrates & vitamin b complex

6 nutrients found in food

carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water

found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits

carotene

Metabolism

cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance

Nutrients

chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion

___ is/are 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.

cholesterol

Milk is a(n) ___ protein

complete

food source that contains all the essential amino acids

complete protein

___ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.

complex