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Hses 260 3

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2. Phytochemicals: Three important types of phytochemicals

   Antioxidants (neutralizes free radicals). Phytoestrogens (lowers cholesterol and reduces risk of heart disease). Phytonutrients (can fight against cancer and heart disease)

3. Phytochemicals:

   Substances naturally produced by plants. May keep cells healthy, slow tissue degeneration, prevent carcinogens, reduce cholesterol, protect heart, maintain hormone levels, keep bones strong.

4. Vitamins:

   Naturally occurring organic substances needed by the body in small amounts. Serve as catalysts for releasing energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats while maintaining other body components

5. Minerals

   Naturally occurring substances needed by the body in small amounts. Build strong bones and teeth; help carry out metabolic processes and body functions. The body needs 20 essential minerals.

6. Omega 3:

   good for arteries, blood pressure, arthritis, cholesterol. Sources: Salmon, trout, canola oil, dark green leafy vegatables.

7. Trans Fatty Acids

   Liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically changed through the process of hydrogenation to extend the shelf life of processed foods.

8. Cholesterol:

   A waxy substance that is needed for several important body functions. The body produces it from the liver and obtains it from animal food sources (meat, cheese, eggs, milk). Too much cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to cardiovascular disease

9. Fats: Polyunsaturated fat

   commonly referred to as oils and are liquid at room temperature and when refrigerated

10. Fats: Monounsaturated fat

    found primarily in plant sources and are liquid at room temperature and semisolid or solid when refrigerated

11. Fats: Saturated fat

    found in animal products and other fats that remain solid at room temperature

12. Fats Function:

    Function: Principal form of stored energy in the body. Provide essential fatty acids

13. Proteins: Formed from 20 different Amino Acids

    Function: Build and maintain muscles, bones, and other body tissues Form enzymes that facilitate chemical reactions

14. Dietary Fiber:

    Complex carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be broken down by the digestive tract. Fiber allows for passage of food quickly through the intestines helping to prevent hemorrhoids and constipation.

15. Carbohydrates Types:

    Types: Simple Carbohydrates (sugars). Complex Carbohydrates (starches and dietary fibers)

16. Carbohydrates Function:

    Function: The body’s main source of energy/FUEL. Fuel most of the body’s cells during daily activities. Used by muscle cells during high-intensity exercise. Only source of energy for brain cells, red-blood cells and some other types of cells.

17. Water Function:

    Function: Digest, absorb, transport nutrients. Helps regulate body temperature. Carries waste out of the body. Lubricates our body parts

18. Nutrients:Micro-nutrients

    needed in small amounts. Vitamins, Minerals

19. Nutrients:Macro-nutrients

    needed in large amounts: Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

20. Essential nutrients:

    Build, maintain, and repair tissues. Provide fuel. Regulate body functions. Support communication between cells.

21. Daily Values:

    standards used on food labels to indicate how a particular food contributes to the recommended daily intake of major nutrients in a 2,000-calorie diet

22. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA):

    represents the average daily amount of any one nutrient to protect against nutritional deficiency.

23. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs):

    recommended intake levels of essential nutrients associated with reducing risk of chronic disease