Metabolism
the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food
BMI
Body Mass Index- measure of body weight relative to height
Overweight
heavier than the standard weight range for your height.Your body composition is the ratio of fat to lean tissue in your body
Obese
having an excess of body fat2 health problems associated with being overweight- 1. type 2 diabetes & osteoarthritis
Underweight
below the standard weight range for your height
Nutrition
The process by which your body takes in and uses food
Nutrients
substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
Calorie
a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
Hunger
the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food
Appetite
the psychological desire for food
Osteoporosis
A disease of the joints in which cartilage breaks down
Nutrient-dense
having more nutrients than calories
Saturated fats
found in mostly animal based foods like meats and dairy products. higher risk of heart disease
Unsaturated fats
Vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds. can help lower your risk at heart disease
Cholesterol
a waxy, fat-like substance
Body image
the way you see your body
Anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder in which irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves
Bulimia nervosa
an eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food.
Carbohydrates
starches and sugars found in foods which provide your body's main source of energy
Proteins
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
Vitamins
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
Minerals
elements found in food that the body uses
Water
essential for most body functions
Fiber
a tough, complex, carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
4 factors that determine body shape
1. heredity2. weight3. posture4. physical activity
formula for wright management
food and beverage intake + energy output = weight
6 essential nutrients and an example
vitamins- milk, nuts, tomatoesminerals- carrots- things from the groundwater- waterprotein- meatcarbohydrates- breadfats- milk
sections of MyPlate
grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy
4 basic steps for keeping food safe
clean, separate, cook, chill