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| Substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy and stay healthy |
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| List the six major types of nutrients |
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- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
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| The starches and sugars in food (Potatoes, chips, bread, pasta) |
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| Why is fiber different than a regular carbohydrate? |
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| Because it is a COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE that the body can not break down and use for energy |
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| The nutrient group used to build and repair cells (Beef, pultry, beans, pretty much any type of meat or bean) |
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| Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep your skin healthy |
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| What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? |
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- Saturated fats are solid at room temperature (Meat butter and dairy products)
- Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature (Olives, nuts and avocado)
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| Define cholesteral and give example foods |
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| The waxy, fatlike substance that the body uses to buid cells and make other substances (example foods: Meat, milk, cheese and butter) |
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| A kind of fat that is produced when hydrogen is added to vegitable oil during processing/production (Snack foods, potato chips and crackers) |
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| Compounds that help regulate body processes |
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| What are the six main types of vitamins |
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| Vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K |
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| What are some foods that have vitamin A? |
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| What are some foods that have vitamin B? |
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| What are some foods that have Vitamin C? |
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| Fruits, peppers and brocolli |
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| What are some foods that have vitamin D? |
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| What are some foods that have vitamin e? |
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| What are some foods that have vitamin K? |
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| Substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy and to keep the heart and other organs working properly |
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| Name five example minerals and foods that they can be found in |
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Calcium (Milk, Cheese)
Magnesium (Milk, Cheese)
Phosphorus (Milk, Cheese)
Potassium (Bananas, Cantaloupe)
Sodium (Table salt, processed foods) |
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| Water is a liquid substance used in all body processes |
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| List three major guidelines for good nutrition |
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- Smart food choices
- Avoid too much sugar or salt
- Balance food and physical activity
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| List and explain four things you will see on a food label |
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- Serving Size
- % daily value for selected vitamins and minerals
- Amount per serving of certain nutrients
- Additives/Ingredients
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| The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth and good health |
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| List the five food groups |
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- Grains
- Vegitables
- Fruits
- Milk
- Meats and Beans
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| A unit of heat that measures the energy available in food |
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| Why is it important to eat a variety of foods? |
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| You can't get all of the nutrients you need from just one food group |
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| List and describe four influences on food choices |
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- Personal preferences
- Family cultural traditions
- Climate or region you live in
- Messages from the media
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| What are the USDA's five tips on healthful eating? |
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- Focus on fruits and vegitables
- Make half of your grains whole grains
- Get your calcium rich foods
- Choose healthful fats
- Limit salt and added sugar
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| What are some tips for keeping food safe? |
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- Keep your hands utencils and surfaces clean
- Seperate raw, cooked and ready-to-eat foods
- cook foods thuroughly
- Chill when necessary
- Serve safely
- Follow directions
- When in dowbt, throw it out!
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| What is the body/mass index? |
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| A method for assessing your body size by measuring your height and weight (This is only a general guideline and NOT an accurate assesment of your physical health as an individual) |
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| What are the health risks of being overweight? |
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| High blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, type two diabedes and cancer |
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| What are the risks of ebing underweight? |
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| Tired, irritable, slow or stunted growth |
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| Extreme eating behaviors that can lead to illness or death |
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| Describe anerexia nervosa |
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| An eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves themself |
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| An eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats a large amount of food and then purges (throws up) |
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| A disorder in whic a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time |
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| What is a healthy way to gain weight? |
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| Eat larger servings of nutrient rich foods (especially protein) and drink milk and juice |
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| What are healthy ways to lose weight? |
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| Only eat when you are hungy (avoid snacking), drink lots of water, exercise regularly, avoid FAD diets |
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| How many calories are in a gram of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats? |
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Carbohydrates: 4
Proteins: 4
Fats: 9 |
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