Six Essential Nutrients - Answers carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Macronutrients - Answers nutrients needed in large amounts: carbohydrates, protein, fat
Micronutrients - Answers nutrients needed in small amounts: vitamins and minerals
Energy (Calories) - Answers measure of energy supplied by food
Balanced Diet - Answers provides adequate energy and all essential nutrients
Nutrient Deficiency - Answers lack of an essential nutrient
Chronic Disease - Answers long-term condition often related to diet and lifestyle
Scientific Method - Answers systematic process to test hypotheses
Hypothesis - Answers testable prediction
Correlation - Answers relationship between variables without proving cause
Causation - Answers one factor directly causes another
Reliable Nutrition Sources - Answers peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, registered
dietitians
Unreliable Nutrition Sources - Answers social media, testimonials, non-expert blogs
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) - Answers energy needed to maintain basic body functions
Physical Activity Energy - Answers energy used during movement
Thermic Effect of Food - Answers energy required to digest and absorb food
Factors Affecting Energy Needs - Answers age, sex, body size, activity level, growth
Three Principles of a Healthy Diet - Answers variety, balance, moderation
Variety - Answers eating many different foods
Balance - Answers eating foods in proper proportions
Moderation - Answers limiting excess intake
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) - Answers nutrient intake standards
EAR (Estimated Average Requirement) - Answers intake meeting needs of 50% of population
RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) - Answers intake meeting needs of nearly all healthy people
AI (Adequate Intake) - Answers estimated intake when RDA is unavailable
UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) - Answers maximum intake unlikely to cause harm
AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range) - Answers recommended calorie ranges for
macronutrients
Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Answers national nutrition recommendations
Nutrient-Dense Foods - Answers foods high in nutrients relative to calories
Empty-Calorie Foods - Answers foods high in calories but low in nutrients
MyPlate - Answers food guidance system
Fruits Group - Answers provides vitamins, minerals, fiber
Vegetables Group - Answers rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals
Grains Group - Answers primary source of carbohydrates
Protein Foods Group - Answers provides protein, iron, zinc
Dairy Group - Answers provides calcium and vitamin D
Food Label Purpose - Answers helps consumers make informed food choices
Serving Size - Answers standardized amount listed on the label
Percent Daily Value (%DV) - Answers percentage of daily nutrient needs
Ingredients List - Answers ingredients listed in descending order by weight
Digestion - Answers breakdown of food into absorbable units
Mechanical Digestion - Answers physical breakdown of food
Chemical Digestion - Answers enzymatic breakdown of nutrients
Absorption - Answers movement of nutrients into blood or lymph
Mouth Function - Answers chewing and saliva production
Esophagus Function - Answers transports food to stomach
Stomach Function - Answers mixes food and begins protein digestion
Small Intestine Function - Answers major site of digestion and absorption
Large Intestine Function - Answers absorbs water and forms waste
Pancreas Digestive Role - Answers produces digestive enzymes
Liver Digestive Role - Answers produces bile
Gallbladder Digestive Role - Answers stores bile
Digestive Enzymes - Answers proteins that speed up digestion