Nutrition: Chapter 1

Three Leading Causes of death to Americans (first most common on top)

1. heart disease 2. cancer 3. chronic lower respiratory infections

______ is a state of health that occurs when the body is improperly nourished

Malnourishment

Approximately 50-70% of the body's total weight is ________.

Water

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree celsius

calorie

a child that eats macaroni and cheese for lunch and then vomits 2 hours later learns to dislike macaroni and cheese even though it did not cause the vomiting. This is an example of _____ influencing choices

cognitive and psychological factors

Foods that contain a high water content tend to be low in _______

energy

Alpha-linolenic, folate, iron, and glucose are all:

essential nutrients for humans

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1000 grams of water 1 degree celsius

kilocalorie

Compared to the past, todays typical American diet can be directly contributed to serious diseases such as:

obesity and type II diabetes

The FDA determines a particular supplement presents a significant or unreasonable risk or harm, _______ the product is on the market

after

Nutrients that DO NOT provide energy to the body

vitamins, minerals, water