Flashcards for Katherine Criscuolo
|
ANOREXIA NERVOSA: a form of self starvation where a person does not eat enough food to keep healthy & does not maintain a healthy weight. BULIMIA NERVOSA: Is when a person eats a lot of food & then vomits or uses other methods, such as fasting or over-exercising, to avoid gaining weight or overeating. BINGE EATING: Is simialr to bulimia. Large amounts of food are consumed at a sitting but retained in the stomach rather than being regurgitated. ANABOLIC STEROIDS: hormones that help the body build muscle tissue & increases muscle mass. CREATINE: a nutritional supplement that may leave teens prone to muscle cramps & tears. SYNTHETIC DRUGS: man-made drugs. Osteoporosis: a reduction in bone density. LANUGO: A downy layer of hair which grows all over the body of an anorexic in a effort to provide warmth. ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: Includes being physically active at a level equal to walking more than 3 miles at 3-4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity of day-to-day life. SOMEWHAT ACTIVE LIFESTYLE: A lifestyle that includes being physically active at a level equal to walking 1 1/2-3 miles at 3-4 miles per hour, beyond day-to-day activities. INACTIVE LIFESTYLE: An inactive lifestyle includes ONLY the light physical activity of standard day-to-day life such as getting dressed, preparing food, talking with your family & attending class, with much of the time spent sitting. CALCIUM: A mineral nutrient that helps build & renew bones & teeth. Is it also important in regulating the function of the heart, muscles & nerves. CALORIES(food energy): A measure of the energy used by the body, and the energy that food supplies to the body. CARBOHYDRATES: Essential ntrients that are the body's main source of energy. Sugare are SIMPLE forms of carbohydrates & starches are COMPLEX forms of carbohydrates. CHOLESTEROL: a waxy substance found in every cell of humans & animals. COMMON MEASURES: Often called household measures, common measures are often used in cooking & food preparation. (EX's = cup measurements, tablespoons & unit measures such as 1 egg or 1 slice of bread) DAILY VALUE (DV): DV's are recommended amounts of key nutrients, based on 2,000 calories a day. Daily Values are provided on many Nutrition Facts labels. % DV's: The % DV show specific amounts of nutrients for each food. The % DVs make it easier to compare the amounts of nutrients in a food to the amount of nutrients people need each day. DIETARY FIBER: Plant material that cannot be digested. FAT: A nutrient that supplies energy, promotes healthy skin, and is a carrier of certain vitamines. Oils are liquid fats. FLUIDS: All the liquids & water in beverages & foods. Thirst & normal drinking behavior are usually adequate to meet the body's need for liquids. People need to drink more when it is hot & during vigorous physical activity. IRON: A mineral nutrient that helps build & renew the part of red blood cells (hemoglobin) that carries oxygen to cells. LACTOSE INTOLERANCE: The body's inability to digest lactose, the natural sugar found in milk & milk products, which may cause intestinal discomfort. MINERALS: Nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc; some regulate body processes while others become part of body tissue. NUTRIENTS: The substances found in food that nourish your body. Nutrients should come primarily from foods. NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS: Provide high amounts of vitamins & minerals & are lower in calories than similar foods. NUTRITION FACTS PANEL: The section of a food label that shows the Serving Size, Calories, and key nutrients by % DV, in one measured amount of food. OILS: Forms of fat that are liquid at room temperature. Oils, such as vegetable oils, are higher in unsaturated fats & lower in saturated fats than solid fats. PROTEIN: An essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, & fight disease; it can also provide energy if needed. SATURATED FATS: Fats that are solid at room temperature, such as fats in meats, poultry skin, and food made from whole milk. They increase blood cholesterol levels & the risk of heart disease. TRANS FATS: are formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats like shortening and hard margerine. Trans fats can be found in some processed foods such as crackers, cookies, snack foods, fried foods & baked goods. It increases blood cholesterol level & the risk for heart disease. UNSATURATED FATS: Fats that are liquid at room temperature, such as the fat in vegetable oils, nuts, fish & olives. SUGARS: the simple form of carbohydrates that usually taste sweet & are quickly absorbed. There are many forms of sugars; their names often end in ose as in sucrose(table sugar), lactose(milk sugar), or fructose(fruit sugar). SUPPLEMENTS: a product that provides extra amounts of parts of foods, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fiber, herbal products & many other substances. TALK-SING TEST: This is a simple way for people to be aware of their aerobic level. If you can talk while doing a physical activity, you are probably moving at a pace that is right for you. If you are too breathless to talk, slow down. If you can sing, you may not be moving enough - pick up the pace! WHOLE GRAINS: Contain the entire grain kernel; the bran, germ & endosperm. EXAMPLES include cereals, breads, pasta, or foods that contain the following: whole wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, whole cornmeal, brown rice. |
[ First | Back | Return To Notes
Register For A FREE SchoolNotes Account Today!
