HED Exam 2 Questions and Answers
6 dimensions of wellness - Answer-physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, enviornmental, emotional
wellness - Answer-optimal health and vitality, making conscious decisions to enhance one's health,
controlling risk factors that contribute to illness or injury
nutrition - Answer-the science that investigates the relationship between physiological function and the
essential elements of the foods we eat
what are reasons for eating? - Answer-cultural and social meeting attatched to food, convenience and
advertisement, habit/customs, emotional eating, perceived nutritional value, social interactions,
financial means
calorie - Answer-a unit of measure that quantifies the amount of energy in food that the body can use
protein: 4 cal per gram
carb: 4 cal per gram
fats: 9 cal per gram
essential nutrients - Answer-substances the body must get from food because it cannot synthesize them
at all or in adequate amounts to meet its needs. includes: water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
and minerals
, water - Answer-can live weeks without food but only a few days without water. it helps regulate
temperature, it is used in digestion and absorption of food, and it is in water-based fluids (i.e. blood)
that transport substances and serve as lubricants or cushions
protein - Answer-they form important parts of the body's main structural components; muscle, bone,
skin, blood, enzymes, and hormones.
-amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
-complete proteins are foods that supply all essential amino acids; meet, fish, and dairy.
-incomplete proteins supply most, but not all amino acids; legumes, grains, some green vegetables, nuts
and seeds
carbohydrates - Answer-supply energy needed to sustain normal daily activity. it is a quicker and more
efficient source of energy than protein. cells in the brain and nervous system use only carbohydrates for
energy. muscles also use primarily carbohydrates.
-simply carbohydrates are sugars from fruits and vegetables
-complex carbohydrates are found in grains, cereals, and vegetables
fats - Answer-essential in small amounts. they insulate the body, support and cushion organs, and
absorb fat-soluable vitamins. also effect blood cholesterol levels.
-unsaturated fats such as olive oil are recommended
-saturated fats should be reduced
-trans fats should be avoided
they provide concentrated energy in the absence of carbohydrates and are the most energy-dense
source of calories.
vitamins - Answer-potent and essential compounds that promote growth and help maintain life and
health.
too much or too little can cause symptoms and health problems.
-fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body, examples are vitamin D and K
6 dimensions of wellness - Answer-physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, enviornmental, emotional
wellness - Answer-optimal health and vitality, making conscious decisions to enhance one's health,
controlling risk factors that contribute to illness or injury
nutrition - Answer-the science that investigates the relationship between physiological function and the
essential elements of the foods we eat
what are reasons for eating? - Answer-cultural and social meeting attatched to food, convenience and
advertisement, habit/customs, emotional eating, perceived nutritional value, social interactions,
financial means
calorie - Answer-a unit of measure that quantifies the amount of energy in food that the body can use
protein: 4 cal per gram
carb: 4 cal per gram
fats: 9 cal per gram
essential nutrients - Answer-substances the body must get from food because it cannot synthesize them
at all or in adequate amounts to meet its needs. includes: water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
and minerals
, water - Answer-can live weeks without food but only a few days without water. it helps regulate
temperature, it is used in digestion and absorption of food, and it is in water-based fluids (i.e. blood)
that transport substances and serve as lubricants or cushions
protein - Answer-they form important parts of the body's main structural components; muscle, bone,
skin, blood, enzymes, and hormones.
-amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
-complete proteins are foods that supply all essential amino acids; meet, fish, and dairy.
-incomplete proteins supply most, but not all amino acids; legumes, grains, some green vegetables, nuts
and seeds
carbohydrates - Answer-supply energy needed to sustain normal daily activity. it is a quicker and more
efficient source of energy than protein. cells in the brain and nervous system use only carbohydrates for
energy. muscles also use primarily carbohydrates.
-simply carbohydrates are sugars from fruits and vegetables
-complex carbohydrates are found in grains, cereals, and vegetables
fats - Answer-essential in small amounts. they insulate the body, support and cushion organs, and
absorb fat-soluable vitamins. also effect blood cholesterol levels.
-unsaturated fats such as olive oil are recommended
-saturated fats should be reduced
-trans fats should be avoided
they provide concentrated energy in the absence of carbohydrates and are the most energy-dense
source of calories.
vitamins - Answer-potent and essential compounds that promote growth and help maintain life and
health.
too much or too little can cause symptoms and health problems.
-fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body, examples are vitamin D and K
