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| The most essential nutrient is ________. |
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| Water comprises about ____% of body weight. |
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| Food provides ____ - ____% of daily water. |
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| Men should consume ____ liters of water, while women should consume _____ liters. |
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__________ help preserve healthy cells.
(examples: vitamins E, C, A- derivative beta-carotene) |
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| There are _____ essential nutrients. |
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| Anemia is a type of ________ deficiency. |
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| Osteoporosis is a type of ________ deficiency. |
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| Muscle spasms and heart rhythm is regulated by ________. |
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| ________ should be 45-65% of total caloric intake. |
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________ cannot be digested by humans, but it aids in the digestive process:
-May lower blood cholesterol
-Help control blood sugar,
-Decrease risk of certain diseases (colon cancer, type II diabetes, & heart disease)
-Recommended intake is 35 grams for Males
25 grams for Females |
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___________ are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties.
-Antioxidant
-Hormonal
-Antibacterial
-Block formation of cancerous tumors
Known to be found in Black Tea, Cranberries, Broccoli. |
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________ ________ are:
- Absorbed More Slowly.
- Provides More Energy.
- Lasts Longer.
- Good sources of Vitamins, Minerals and
Phytochemicals. |
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| Simple Carbohydrates (Simple Sugars) |
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________ ________ are:
- Digested quickly.
- Contain refined sugars.
- Few essential vitamins and minerals. |
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________ are the preferred and primary source of energy for the body.
Certain parts of the brain and central nervous system use only these for fuel.
They help regulate fat and protein metabolism.
Provide 4 calories of energy per gram. |
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| Fat intake should be ___-___% of total caloric intake. |
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________ ________:
-Are generally solid at room temperature
-Come from animal sources / can raise blood cholesterol. |
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| ________ ________ come from Hydrogenated Vegetable oils |
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A type of fat that comes from plant sources and is
liquid at room temperature. |
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| A type of fat that comes from corn, safflower and sunflower oils. |
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| A type of fat that can be found in olive, peanut, and canola oils. |
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| A type of fat found in certain kinds of cold water fish. |
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-Provide 9 calories of energy per gram.
-Act to insulate the body and cushion the organs.
-The also form a part of the basic cell structure.
-Aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
(A, D, E, & K) |
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Protein intake should be between ___-___% of the
total caloric intake. |
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________ sources of protein are usually low in one or two essential amino acids and can be found in:
-Plant Products such as nuts and legumes. |
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________ sources of protein contain all the essential amino acids and can be found in:
-Animal Products such as meat, fish, poultry,
eggs, milk, and cheese. |
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Amino Acids are the building blocks of proteins.
Of the amino acids, ___ are essential and ___ are
nonessential. |
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________ form important parts of the body’s main structural components: Muscles and Bone.
They are also found in enzymes, the blood,
hormones, cell membranes.
Provide 4 cal of energy per gram.
Excess is simply converted to fat and stored in the body. |
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| Proteins, Fats, and Carbs are all types of ________nutrients. |
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| Vitamins, and Minerals are both found in ________nutrients. |
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| Recommended sodium intake is less than ____ mg a day. |
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| Controversy arises in meat production, because ________ may be given to prevent or treat disease in cattle and ________ may be used to promote efficient growth. |
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