Nutrition Vocab by EMILY SERPAS https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v en-us 2021-02-04 18:11:06 UTC 2021-02-04 19:03:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Carbohydrate eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165280278 any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

]]> 2021-02-04 18:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165280278 Allergy eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165326351 a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.

]]> 2021-02-04 18:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165326351 Under Nutrition eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165356929 lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough food or not eating enough food containing substances necessary for growth and health.]]> 2021-02-04 18:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165356929 Malnutrition eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165366375 Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn't get enough nutrients. Causes include a poor diet, digestive conditions, or another disease.
Symptoms are fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss. Untreated malnutrition can cause physical or mental disability.
]]> 2021-02-04 18:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165366375 Dairy eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165378289 a building, room, or establishment for the storage, processing, and distribution of milk and milk products.]]> 2021-02-04 18:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165378289 Grains eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165390446 wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food.]]> 2021-02-04 18:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165390446 Proteins eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165397965 any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.]]> 2021-02-04 18:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165397965 My Plate eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165413024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture created MyPlate to help parents to figure out how to feed their kids nutritious, balanced meals. The colorful divided plate includes sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and foods high in protein.]]> 2021-02-04 18:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165413024 Sanitation eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165425826 conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.]]> 2021-02-04 18:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165425826 Food Pyramid eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165450389 a nutritional diagram in the shape of a pyramid, especially (in the US) the Food Guide Pyramid.]]> 2021-02-04 18:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165450389 Nutrition eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165462045 the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease. Nutritionists use ideas from molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to understand how nutrients affect the human body.]]> 2021-02-04 18:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165462045 Serving Size eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165470084 reflects the amount that people typically eat or drink. It is not a recommendation of how much you should eat or drink. It's important to realize that all the nutrient amounts shown on the label, including the number of calories.]]> 2021-02-04 18:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165470084 Calories eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165479358 A calorie is a unit of energy. When you hear something contains 100 calories, it's a way of describing how much energy your body could get from eating or drinking it.]]> 2021-02-04 18:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165479358 Nutrient eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165512705 a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.]]> 2021-02-04 18:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165512705 Percent Daily Values eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165517837 on the Nutrition Facts label is a guide to the nutrients in one serving of food. For example, if the label lists 15% for calcium, it means that one serving provides 15% of the calcium you need each day.]]> 2021-02-04 18:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165517837 Food Label eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165533803 In the United States, it's the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. These agencies require that all food labels show the same nutrition and health information. This allows consumers to compare different foods and make the choices that are right for them.]]> 2021-02-04 18:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165533803 Sodium eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165541557 Sodium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs sodium for normal muscle and nerve functions. It also helps keep body fluids in balance. Most table salts are made from sodium chloride. ]]> 2021-02-04 18:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165541557 Cholesterol eserpas0005 https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165553354 a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but a high proportion in the blood of low-density lipoprotein is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.]]> 2021-02-04 19:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eserpas0005/rcce7u76p1ho5m1v/wish/1165553354