nutrient density
a measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy the food provides
vegetarian
a dietary pattern that includes few or no animal products
1. Identify the correct term for the measure of the amount of nutrients in a food compared to the energy the food provides.
Nutrient density.
2. Explain what is meant by "junk food.
The foods we think of as junk food are usually high in Calories and have large amounts of fat, sugar, or salt, but contain few other essential nutrients. These foods have a low nutrient density.
3. LIFESKILL Practicing Wellness Give reasons why a pizza can be a healthier fast food than a burger and fries are.
A slice of pizza includes a vegetable in the tomato sauce, a grain in the crust, and a dairy product in the cheese. If you add some pineapple or bell peppers, you are adding to your fruit and vegetable servings.
4. Compare the energy needs of adults with those of teens.
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5. Identify a nutrient that is at risk of deficiency for each of the following groups:
a. teens:
b. pregnant women
c. athletes
d. vegans
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6. LIFESKILL Practicing Wellness Identify foods that are lower in fat or sugar than the choices below.
a. French fries:
b. soda
c. creamy chip dip
d. fried chicken
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7. Your friend on the school wrestling team uses diuretics to help him "make weight." He says it's not harmful. What would be your reply?
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