HEalth finales (unit 1)
How many days can the body survive without water?
2-3
No more than ________ percent of a person's total calorie intake should consist of fat.
30
The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.
5-6
The body is over ________ water.
60%
The average adolescent should consume no more than _______ grams of fat per day.
60-70
__________ is useful for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
A ________ is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
Calorie
_________ is/are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
Carbohydrates
__________ 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
_________ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
Complex
The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to:
Eat a variety of foods
The best way to regulate your eating habits is
Eat only when you feel hungary
______________ chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells.
Enzymes
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _________ for their absorption by cells.
Fats
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
_______ demonstrates the possible range of motion of muscles, joints, and ligaments
Flexibility
During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into _______.
Glucose
________ remove the build-up of cholesterol on the walls of arteries.
HDL's
_________ 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
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.
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion are called
Nutrients
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
Nutrition
In order for breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day, it must consist mainly of:
Protein
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 fats
_________ carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
Simple
obesogenic environment
The Williams family is struggling to make ends meet, so they often eat at buffets to get more for their money.
The consumption of _________ fats causes the rise of high-density lipoprotein in the blood.
Unsaturated
________ is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
Water
Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time; they should be ingested daily:
Water-soluble vitamins
exercise that requires the use of oxygen to produce energy
aerobic
exercise that does not require the use of oxygen to metabolize energy
anaerobic
________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
fatty acids
Eating regular meals will:
help you to establish healthy eating habits and keep you energized throughout the day
Select the FIVE categories of My Plate.
protein fruits vegetables grains dairy
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder whereby a person:
starves oneself
What information do food labels provide?
the percentage of U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances of essential nutrients and minerals, a list of ingredients
_________ are needed by the body in small amounts.
trace elements