Enriched
The replacement of nutrients in a product
Fortified
The addition of vitamins and minerals that were not originally present
Light
A food that is labeled "light" typically meets the definition for "low calorie" or "low fat
Low fat
Food that has 3 grams or fewer fat per serving
Low sodium
Food that has 140mg or less of sodium per serving
Natural
No artificial ingredients
Recommended Dietary Allowance
RDA THE estimate amount of various nutrients needed each day to maintain good health
Reduced
A food that has at least 25% less of a given characteristics
Sugarless and sugar free
Contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar
Nutrition
Is the science thay explores the need for food and the role of food in nourishing the body.
Nutrients
Macro, micro and water
Macronutrients
Include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, are needed in large amounts
Micronutrients
Include vitamins and minerals, are needed in smaller amounts
Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates
Sugars
Complex carbohydrates
Starches
Fiber
Is not a single substance, but rather a group of substances with varied physical properties
Glycemic index
Measures how fast glucose enters the bloodstream after a carbohydrate is eaten.
Protein
Basically a compound of amino acids
Fats
Perform many essential bodily functions
Low Density Lipoproteins
Called the bad cholesterol
High density Lipoproteins
Called the good cholesterol
Saturated fats
Fats that come primarily from animal sources
Unsaturated fats
Fats that come from plants and include most vegetable oils
Vitamins
An organic substance needed by the body in a very small amount
Folate
B vitamin
Cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the body to perform aerobic activities for extended periods of time
Muscular strength
Physical power, such as the amount of weight one can lift, push, press in a single effort
Flexibility
The range of motion permitted by joints
Body composition
Proportions of fat, muscle and bone making up the body
Aerobic training
Significantly raises the heart rare for a sustained period of time and is for a form of physical activity.
Strength training
Helps prevent or delay many of the declines associated with aging or inactivity
Cardiovascular disease
Comprises a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular disease
Is a leading cause of disability in women
Coronary heart disease
Is a result of arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. Clogged arteries
Congestive heart failure CHF
A condition in which the heart loses its ability to contract properly of sufficiently to meet the demands placed on it.
Congenital heart disease
A heart condition present when a baby is born
Rheumatic heart disease
Resulting from a bacterial infection
Metabolic syndrome
Is a group of diseases that increase risk for cvd
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Is a disorder of the pancreas in which naturally occurring insulin is not properly manufactured or used
Cancer
A general term for more than 100 diseases that are characterized by uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells
Tumor
An abnormal mass of tissue that results from excessive cell division
Mammography
A procedure in which a low dose of X-ray of the breast is taken to detect tumors
MRI
A scan that can detect
Cervical dysplasia
Abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix
Papsmear
A gynecological procedure in which a sample of cervical cells is examined for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells
Colposcopy
A procedure in which a colposcope is used to examine the vagina and cervix
Fibroids
Benign uterine tumor composed of muscular and fibrous tissue
Endometriosis
A benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal place outside the uterus.