Straight nutrition Vocabulary test 1

A weight-to-height ratio that shows if you're overweight, underweight or at a healthy weight.

• Calcium

• Active lifestyle

• Body mass index (BMI)

• Serving size

A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew bones and teeth. It is also important in regulating the function of the heart, muscles, and nerves.

• Iron

• Calcium

• Dietary fiber

• Cholesterol

A measure of the energy used by the body, and of the energy that food supplies to the body. (food energy)

• Malnutrition

• Serving Size

• Macronutrient

• Calories

This is great for your digestive system, your heart and helps keep you regular

• Dietary Fiber

• Calcium

• Protein

• Iron

Describes foods that are very high in energy but low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

• Empty Calories

• Iron

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

A common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease

• Saturated fat

• HBP (High blood pressure)

• Malnutrition

• Minerals

Nutrients we need to eat a lot of such as carbohydrates and proteins , these can be good and bad depending on the source. They give us energy

• Micronutrients

• nutrients

• Macronutrients

• Vitamins

Help us digest the macronutrients. These are mandatory to keep our bodies healthy and functioning

• Calcium

• Nutrient dense foods

• Micronutrients

• Fat

Foods that provide high amounts of vitamins and minerals and are lower in calories than similar types of foods. Use the % DV Guide to identify foods with high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Compare and choose foods that are lower in calories.

• sugars

• Iron

• Nutrient dense foods

• All of the above

An essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease; it can also provide energy

• Proteins

• Carbs

• Fat

• Nutrient