Chapter 7 The Foods You Eat
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Section 7-1
Nutrition and Food Choices
Objectives j t
After studying this section, you will be able to
„ define nutrition, nutrients, diet, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and traditions.
„ give examples of the functions and sources of the six types of nutrients.
„ explain how your diet affects your performance in school, sports, and social
activities.
„ explain how food choices are individual and influenced by many factors.
„ describe how ethnic and cultural traditions influence foods that families enjoy.
Key K Terms e
nutrition: the study of how your body uses food and the effects food has on it.
nutrients: chemicals and other substances from foods needed for the body
to function.
diet: the food and beverages consumed each day.
saturated fat: a fat that is solid at room temperature.
trans fat: a type of fat found in vegetable shortening, some margarine, baked
goods, and many processed foods.
cholesterol: a fatty substance found in foods from animal sources.
traditions: customs passed from one generation to another.
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Main n Ideas
„ Nutrients in food help your body grow, develop, and be healthy.
„ Your diet affects your performance in daily activities.
„ Food choices are individual and influenced by many factors.
„ Personal preferences and habits guide food choices.
„ Ethnic and cultural traditions influence foods that families enjoy.