ABCDE
Chemical components of food necessary for the body
Nutrients
The study of nutrients and how they are used in the body
Nutrition
The study of ways to make tools and equipment easier and more comfortable to use
Ergonomics
The scientific study of food and its preparation
Food science
What are social influences on food?
Culture Family Friends Media
Which vitamin aids in vision?
A
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B and C
What nutrient helps to clot blood and make scars
Proteins
What term means to dissolve in water?
Soluble
What are some personal influences on the foods we eat?
Priorities, emotions, values
What are the 3 classifications of fats?
Triglycerides Sterols Phospholipids
What type of fat is solid at room temperature?
Saturated
Do many people have too much or too little sodium in their diets?
Too much
Osteoporosis is a deficiency of what?
Calcium
What is the second most abundant mineral in the body?
Phosphorus
Anemia means you don’t have enough what?
Iron
What does fluorosis cause?
A discoloration of the teeth
Like gas is fuel for a car, what is fuel for your body?
Carbohydrates
Name 3 psychological needs
Love Security Trust Belonging Enjoyment
How does food offer security as an infant?
Infants feel secure when they are fed, cared for and loved
How has technology changed the way we eat?
More options for food Frozen foods Easily available
What are 2 functions of water?
Carry nutrients Regulate body temperature Waste removal
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Simple (sugars) Complex (starches)
Which disease do the following symptoms describe?: Extreme sweating weak knees headache
Hypoglycemia
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