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How much of your food intake should consist of fat?

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About 26%

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What types of foods should you choose?

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High in nutrients and low in calories

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How many common amino acids are there?

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20

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What is an example of a monosaccharide?

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Fructose

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What are the two types of fiber?

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Soluble and insoluble

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How many calories are in a single gram of protein?

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Four

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What is an example of a water soluble vitamins?

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Vitamin c

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What type of food contains vitamin b-6 (pyridoxine)?

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Leafy green vegetables

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What does inositol aid?

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Hair growth

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What is not a potential consequence of vitamin E deficiency?

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Rickets

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What foods are a good source of copper?

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Almonds and seafoods

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What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system, and kidneys?

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Potassium

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What is important for proper bone and tooth formation?

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Fluoride

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What term refers to vitamin containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin once they are in the body?

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Precursors

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How should vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?

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Both internally and externally

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What B vitamin is involved in energy formation by cells and the synthesis of both proteins and fatty acids?

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Biotin

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What types of foods should you choose?

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High in nutrients and low in calories

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How much of your food intake should consist of fat?

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About 26%

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How many common amino acids are there?

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20

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What is an example of a monosaccharide?

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Fructose

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What are the two types of fiber?

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Soluble and insoluble

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How many calories are in a single gram of protein?

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Four

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What is an example of a water soluble vitamins?

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Vitamin c

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What type of food contains vitamin b-6 (pyridoxine)?

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Leafy green vegetables

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What does inositol aid?
Hair growth
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What is not a potential consequence of vitamin E deficiency?
Rickets
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What foods are a good source of copper?
Almonds and seafoods
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What mineral is important to fluid balance and controlling the activity of heart muscle, the nervous system, and kidneys?
Potassium
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What is important for proper bone and tooth formation?
Fluoride
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What term refers to vitamin containing substances that are converted to the actual vitamin once they are in the body?
Precursors
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How should vitamin E be administered to help heal damaged tissues?
Both internally and externally
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What B vitamin is involved in energy formation by cells and the synthesis of both proteins and fatty acids?
Biotin
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What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation, and promotes wound healing and helps the immune system?
Zinc
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How many eight-once glasses of water should someone who is 144 pounds drink a day?
Nine
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What is an example of a healthy practice?
Scheduling routine health checks
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Substance that provides energy to cells and converts oxygen to carbon dioxide
ATP- adenosine triphosphate
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Organic acids that form the building blocks of protein
Amino acids
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These break down the basic chemical sugars that supply energy for the body
Carbohydrates
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Condition in which blood glucose or blood sugar drops too low
Hypoglycemia
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Essential trace minerals and vitamins that we need for proper body functions
Micronutrients
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Carbohydrate-lipid complexes that are good water binders
Mucopolysaccharides
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These can be synthesized by the body and do not have to be in our diet
Nonessential amino acids
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Water binding substances found between the fibers of the dermis
Glycosaminoglycans
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The three basic food groups that make up the largest part of the nutrition we eat
Macronutrients
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Combinations of two incomplete proteins that, together, provide all essential amino acids and make a complete protein
Complimentary foods
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These are used to make important hormones and maintain the lipid barrier of the skin
Omega-6 fatty acids
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Waxy substance needed to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile
Cholesterol
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Biological catalyst made of protein and vitamins
Enzymes
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Carbohydrates made up of one basic sugar unit
Monosaccharides
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Macronutrients used to produce energy in the body
Fats
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Chains of amino acid molecules used in all cell functions and body growth
Proteins
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Good polyunsaturated fat that may decrease the likelihood of cardiovascular disease by reducing arteriosclerosis
Omega-3 fatty acids
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Carbohydrates made up of two simple sugars such as lactose and sucrose
Disaccharides
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Measure of heat units
Calorie
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Carbohydrates that contain three or more simple carbohydrate molecules
Polysaccharide
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Sometimes referred to as vitamin P, this is considered an aid to healthy skin and is found most abundantly in citrus fruits
Bioflavonoid
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Vitamin A derivative that has demonstrated an ability to alter collagen synthesis and is used to treat acne and visible signs of aging
Retinoic acid
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Antioxidant that aids in the functioning and repair of skin cells
Vitamin A
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Inorganic materials required for many reactions of the cells and body
Minerals
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This can be synthesized from cholest when the body is exposed to sunlight
Vitamin D
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Indicated that a vitamin has been added to a food product
Fortified
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Tocopherol; helps protect the skin from the harmful effect of the suns rays
Vitamin E
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Ascorbic acid; an antioxidant needed for proper repair of skin and tissues
Vitamin C
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Water soluble vitamins that interact with other water soluble vitamins and act as coenzymes by facilitating enzymatic reactions
B vitamins
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Vitamin responsible for the synthesis of factors necessary for blood coagulation
Vitamin K

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