| Term | Definition |
|---|
| growth | Nutrients are food substances required for the ___ and maintenance of your cells. |
| carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, minerals, fats, water. | The six groups of nutrients are: |
| large | When we say a food is nutritionally dense we mean that it contains ___ amount of important nutrients for the number of calories it provides. |
| carbohydrates | Are nutrients that provide you with energy. And fats are the major nutrients used as an energy source during exercise. |
| digestion | Fiber is very important in helping the ___ of foods. It is a type of carbohydrate. |
| fiber | Complex-carbohydrates are foods that contaim lots of ___. |
| fiber | Cereals, fruits, and vegetables are foods that have a high ___ content. |
| intestinal | Fiber helps you avoid ___ problems. |
| reduce | High-fiber foods might ___ chances of developing certain cancers. |
| proteins | Are the building blocks of your body - They are very important in helping you recover from exercise. Examples include milk, eggs, meat, fish, beans and nuts. |
| fats | There are three types of these. |
| saturated fats | This kind of fat, when eaten in high amounts, increases the risk of heart disease. High amounts of these types of fats are found in fast foods, donuts, and whole milk. |
| monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats | These types of fats (in limited amounts) are protective against heart disease. Some of the healthier fats are found in fish, olive oil, and vegetable oil. |
| growth | Fats are necessary for the ___ and repair of cells. |
| exercise | Fats provide you with a source of energy for ___. |
| cell | Minerals are nutrients that perform different functions in regulating ___ activity. |
| calcium and iron | Examples of minerals include....... |
| red | Iron helps in the proper formation and functioning of ___ blood cells. |
| growth and repair | the body uses vitamins for... |
| B and C | Water soluble vitamins:____ need to be replenished more often tham others because they are water soluble. |
| B and C | These types of vitamins can be found in fruits, breads and cereals. |
| A, D, E, K | Fat soluble viamins include... |
| wastes | Water is important becuase it carries other nutrients to cells, carries away ___ and regulates body temperature. |
| less | Fat free=___ than 0.5 grams of fat. |
| low fat | 3 or fewer fat grams per serving. |
| Light | no more than half the fat of a higher-calorie version of food. |
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