SCAPA Practical Living/Vocational - Nutrition

The amount of fat tissue and lean tissue in the body

Nutrient that supplies energy for the body, Ex. found in starches, sugars

Science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic disease through diet and physical activity

Body system that breaks down food so that it can be used by the body for energy; esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach), stomach (breaks down food to be used for energy), small intesting (digests and absorbs nutrients), large intesting (absorbs water from and eliminates residues or digestions)

Extreme, obsessive attitudes about food (irrational cravings, overeating, or avoidance of food) that may lead to serious illness or even death

Nutrient that provides the body energy and helps store some vitamins

Nutrient that helps regularte body processes and builds new cells, Ex. bananas provide potassium

Any substance that provides nourishment to keep a body healthy and to help it grow

Unhealthy, excessive fat in the body; specifically when someone's weight is more than 20% higher than is recommended for that person's height

Nutrient that is used for growth and repair of cells and to supply energy, Ex. found in meat, eggs, fish, milk, cheese

Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C

Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C

Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C