Unit 5: Nutrition Vocabulary

What is the definition of "Appetite"?

• The process by which the digestive system breaks down food into molecules that the body can use.

• The desire to eat based on the pleasure derived from eating.

• A body system that breaks down food to absorb and use nutrients in food for energy, growth, and repair.

• The spread of microorganisms from one food to another food.

How many kilocalories are there in one nutrition calorie?

• 10 kilocalories

• 1 kilocalorie

• 100 kilocalories

• 0.1 kilocalories

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in our diet?

• To provide long lasting energy and avoid spikes and dips in blood sugar.

• To break down food into molecules that the body can use.

• To provide energy and should be the primary food source.

• To absorb and use nutrients in food for energy, growth, and repair.

What are complex carbohydrates?

• Microorganisms that spread from one food to another.

• Carbohydrates that are converted into sugar and provide long lasting energy.

• A unit of measurement for energy.

• The desire to eat based on the pleasure derived from eating.

What does "Cross Contamination" refer to?

• The process by which the digestive system breaks down food into molecules.

• The desire to eat based on the pleasure derived from eating.

• The spread of microorganisms from one food to another food.

• A state in which the body has lost more water than it has taken in.

What is "Dehydration"?

• The process by which the digestive system breaks down food into molecules that the body can use.

• A body system that breaks down food to absorb and use nutrients in food for energy, growth, and repair.

• The spread of microorganisms from one food to another food.

• State in which the body has lost more water than it has taken in.

What is the function of the digestive system?

• To provide energy and should be the primary food source.

• The spread of microorganisms from one food to another food.

• The process by which the digestive system breaks down food into molecules that the body can use.

• State in which the body has lost more water than it has taken in.

Which of the following is included in the digestive system?

• Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines.

• Pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and appendix.

• Heart, lungs, kidneys, and bladder.

• Biceps, triceps, quadriceps, and hamstrings.

Which of the following are considered essential nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Light, Heat, Water

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Colors, Flavors

• Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

What is the main role of fat in the body?

• To provide minerals

• To build muscle tissue

• To provide energy and store energy

• To hydrate the body