Nutrition Review

Food label values are based on how many calories per day?

• 1,500 calories
• 2,500 calories
• 1,800 calories
• 2,000 calories

The best sources are animal foods such as meat, fish, milk, cheese, & eggs.

• vitamins

• minerals

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Products that have been preserved so they will not spoil as quickly as fresh, whole foods

• proteins

• cholesterol

• processed foods

• carbohydrates

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy; lipids that are solid at room temperature. (most concentrated form of energy & maintains body temp by providing insulation)

• carbs

• fats

• vitamins

• proteins

The process by which your body takes in and uses food (digestion, absorption, metabolism, circulation, & elimination)

• nutrients

• vitamins

• proteins

• nutrition

Tends to increase the level of cholesterol in the blood

• saturated fats
• unsaturated fats
• carbohydrates
• hemoglobin

Infants, young children, adolescents, pregnant adolescents, and the elderly

• are commonly overweight

• are among those prone to malnutrition

• can affect their ability to resist disease

• never suffer from primary nutrient deficiencies

The body uses calcium to

• regulate body temperature and promote digestion.

• enhance vision and improve skin health.

• build and maintain strong bones and teeth, facilitate muscle contraction

• produce energy for cellular functions.

Nutritional status

• is determined by heredity

• has no effect on mental health

• is not reflected in one's appearance

• can affect the body's ability to resist disease

When considering Hindu diet, what do you know about their beliefs?

• Hindus primarily consume meat to honor their deities.
• Hindus believe in a diet that includes all types of food without restrictions.
• Hindus are known for their preference for fast food and processed meals.
• Hindus often follow a vegetarian diet based on the principle all life is sacred.