Unit 3 Vocab Study

simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system

• minerals

• protein

• dietary fiber

• glucose

chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function

• vitamins

• nutrients

• fats

• carbohydrates

type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; are typically solid at room temperature

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

• fat-soluable vitamins

• vitamins

complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits

• dietary fiber

• glucose

• protein

• trans fat

form of malnutrition caused by consuming too many of some nutrients

• food allergy

• empty calories

• overnutrition

• undernutrition

foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and other substances that either contribute to adequate nutrition intake or have positive health effects; contain little or no saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium

• food intolerances

• malnutrition

• food allergy

• nutrient-dense foods

substances added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life, or other reasons

• food additives

• foodborne intoxication

• generally recognized as safe (GRAS)

• organic

rate at which the body uses energy to carry out basic physiological processes

• fad diets

• body-fat distribution

• body composition

• metabolism

subjective mental image of one’s own body; established based on self-observation and the reactions of others

• airbrushing

• body image

• muscle dysmorphia

• weight stigma

disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsession with healthy eating; leads to negative consequences

• acid reflux disorder

• purging

• orthorexia

• lanugo