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A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods. |
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A process of taking food and using it for energy. |
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The way you see in your body. |
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A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account. |
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The nutrient group used to build and repair cells. |
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The process which the body breaks down food into smaller pieces. |
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Vitamins that dissolves in water. |
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Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. |
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The starches and sugars found in foods. |
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An eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves herself or himself. |
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A disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much food at on time. |
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A eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges. |
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What happens when you consume more calories than you burn? |
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You gain fat, respectively. ... If, on the other hand, you burn 3,500 more calories than you eat, whether by exercising more or eating less, your body converts 1 pound of its stored fat into energy to make up for the deficit. |
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What happens when you burn more calories than you consume? |
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You lose fat, respectively. ... If, on the other hand, you burn 3,500 more calories than you eat, whether by exercising more or eating less, your body converts 1 pound of its stored fat into energy to make up for the deficit. |
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Describe what a healthy diet is. |
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Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Nutrition is important for everyone. |
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What are the benefits of drinking water? |
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Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue. ... Promotes Weight Loss. ... Flushes Out Toxins. ... Improves Skin Complexion. ... Maintains Regularity. ... Boosts Immune System. ... Natural Headache Remedy. ... Prevents Cramps & Sprains. |
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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? |
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Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. This is because saturated and unsaturated fats differ in their chemical structures. Saturated fats have no double bond between molecules, which means there are no gaps and the fat is saturated with hydrogen molecules. |
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How can you control portion size when eating out? |
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Measure accurately. ... Learn how to estimate serving sizes. ... Use portion control dishware. ... Dish out your servings separately. ... Make your own single-serving packs. ... Add the milk before the coffee. ... Measure oil carefully. ... Control portions when eating out. |
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How can you control portion size when eating out? |
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Measure accurately. ... Learn how to estimate serving sizes. ... Use portion control dishware. ... Dish out your servings separately. ... Make your own single-serving packs. ... Add the milk before the coffee. ... Measure oil carefully. ... Control portions when eating out. |
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How can you control portion size when eating in? |
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Measure accurately. ... Learn how to estimate serving sizes. ... Use portion control dishware. ... Dish out your servings separately. ... Make your own single-serving packs. ... Add the milk before the coffee. ... Measure oil carefully. ... Control portions when eating out. |
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