Health Test Chapter 10 - Nutrition for Health

Questions and Answers

What is nutrition?

The process by which your body takes in and uses food.

What are nutrients?

Substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply you with energy.

What is a calorie?

(Talking about the kilocalorie) A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and receives from food.

What is hunger?

The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food. Signup and view all the answers

What is appetite?

The psychological desire for food. Signup and view all the answers

What are carbohydrates?

Starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body’s main source of energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is fiber?

A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Signup and view all the answers

What are proteins?

Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues made up of chemicals called amino acids. Signup and view all the answers

What is cholesterol?

A waxy, fatlike substance in your blood. Signup and view all the answers

What are vitamins?

Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes. Signup and view all the answers

What are minerals?

Elements found in food that are used by the body that your body cannot produce. Signup and view all the answers

What is osteoporosis?

A condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What does nutrient-dense mean?

The ratio of nutrients to calories. Signup and view all the answers

What are food additives?

Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect. Signup and view all the answers

What is foodborne illness?

Food poisoning. Signup and view all the answers

What is pasteurization?

Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-contamination?

The spreading of pathogens from one food to another. Signup and view all the answers

What is a food allergy?

A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods. Signup and view all the answers

What is food intolerance?

A negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nutrition Basics

Nutrition is the process of taking in and utilizing food for growth and repair.
Nutrients are essential substances in food required for energy, growth, and tissue repair.

Energy Measurement

A calorie (specifically kilocalorie) measures the energy used and received from food.

Hunger vs. Appetite

Hunger is a biological drive for food due to the body's energy needs.
Appetite is the psychological desire for food, influenced by various factors.

Macronutrients

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the body, consisting of starches and sugars.
Fiber is an indigestible complex carbohydrate that promotes digestive health.
Proteins are vital for building and maintaining cells, composed of amino acids.

Cholesterol and Health

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the blood, important for cellular functions.

Micronutrients

Vitamins are compounds in food that help regulate body processes, essential for overall health.
Minerals are inorganic elements in food that the body cannot synthesize but are crucial for various functions.

Health Conditions

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become fragile and susceptible to fractures.

Dietary Recommendations

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide advice for healthy eating and physical activity.

Food Quality

Nutrient-dense foods have a high ratio of nutrients to calories, emphasizing healthy eating choices.
Food additives are substances added to food for preservation or to enhance flavor and texture.

Food Safety

Foodborne illness refers to diseases caused by consuming contaminated food.
Pasteurization is a heat treatment process used to eliminate pathogens in food.
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful pathogens from one food to another, posing health risks.

Food Reactions

A food allergy involves an immune system response to certain food substances.
Food intolerance results in adverse reactions to food that do not involve the immune system.

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Dive into the essentials of nutrition with flashcards that cover key concepts such as nutrients, calories, and hunger. This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of how your body uses food to function and stay healthy. Perfect for students studying health and nutrition.