Definitions

The next Health class assignment was to define words that have to do with nutrition. Here are the words I came up with and their definitions:

Carbohydrate- The energy that is broken down when you eat food. They are found in forms such as sugars or fibers. Carbohydrates produce 4 calories per gram.This definition is from www.medterms.com.

Cholesterol- Cholesterol is a substance that produces vitamin D and protects nerves. It also helps cell structure. It usually comes from the liver but it also comes from the food you eat. Too much of it can give you cardiovascular disease. This definition is from http://nutrition.about.com.

Diet- A diet is what people and animals eat and drink. A diet of unhealthy foods can make you sick and a diet of healthy foods can help you to live longer and give you energy to do more things. This definition is from www.allwords.com.

Fat- Fat is a nutrient in the body that is used for energy. It produces 9 calories per gram. Eating foods with too much fat can be bad for your health and it can clog your arteries. This definition is from www.medterms.com.

Food- Food is an item that is eaten to help you grow and prevent hunger. Some foods are full of vitamins and nutrients and others are full of sugar and starches. This definition is from www.merriam-webster.com.

Protein- A molecule that is used to help keep the cells in the body functioning and keep their structure. Most protein is found in meat products such as chicken and pork. It is even found in peanut butter. This definition is from www.medterms.com.

Saturated fats- These types of fat are the fat that is found in unhealthy foods such as butter, pork, and high fat cheese. Too much of it can cause high cholesterol which will also give you cardiovascular disease. This definition is from http://nutrition.about.com.

Trans fats- This type of fat is when fats from liquids are combined with fats from solids and hydrogen and made into one. Too much trans fats can cause high cholesterol and heart disease just like all other fats do. This definition is from www.thelabrat.com.

Unsaturated fats- Unsaturated fats are fats that are actually good for cholesterol instead of being bad for it. They are liquid when they are at room temperature and are found in nuts and olives. This definition is from http://cholesterol.about.com.