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1
Q

what is on the nutrition facts label?

A

fats, proteins, carbs, some vitamins, % DV and ingredient list

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2
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what organs make up the GI tract?

A

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine

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3
Q

what occurs in the mouth during digestion?

A

teeth masticate (chew) and make food bolus

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4
Q

where do peristalsis and segmentation occur?

A

esophagus

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5
Q

what food groups are on MyPlate?

A

fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy

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6
Q

how much of your plate should be fruits/veg?

A

half

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7
Q

what is the general rule for grains?

A

make half your grains whole

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8
Q

what is the role of the USDA?

A

developing farming and agriculture regulations

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9
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what is the role of the FDA?

A

promoting and protecting public health

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10
Q

what are the main macronutrients?

A

protein, carbs, fat

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11
Q

what are the main micronutrients?

A

vitamins and minerals

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12
Q

what are water soluble vitamins?

A

all the B vitamins (B12, etc)

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13
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what are fat soluble vitamins?

A

vitamins A, D, E and K

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14
Q

what is the AMDR?

A

acceptable macronutrient distribution range

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15
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what is the AMDR of protein?

A

45-65% of calories

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16
Q

what is the AMDR of fat?

A

20-35% of calories

17
Q

what is the AMDR of carbs?

A

10-35% of calories

18
Q

what does the EAR mean?

A

it meets needs of 50% of the population

19
Q

what does the RDA mean?

A

ensures adequate intake of nutrient for 98% of population

20
Q

what does the AI mean?

A

used to address nutrient adequacy

21
Q

what does the UL mean?

A

highest level of intake without adverse effects

22
Q

what are 2 healthy diet features?

A

eat nutrient dense foods and avoid overeating

23
Q

what are examples of nutrient dense foods?

A

fruits, vegetables, lean meat

24
Q

what is peristalsis?

A

wavelike contractions that move the content of GI tract forward

25
Q

what is segmentation?

A

contraction and squeezing of muscles of intestines for absorption

26
Q

what is an essential nutrient?

A

cannot be made or insufficient amounts to meet the body’s needs

27
Q

what is a food desert?

A

a neighborhood or community with little access to a variety of affordable, healthy foods

28
Q

what is the scientific method?

A

a specific series of steps that involves a hypothesis, measurements and data gathering, and interpretation of results

29
Q

what is a peer review?

A

a peer reviewed publication is looked over by colleagues in the field with repeated consistent evidence.

30
Q

what is absorption?

A

A process that takes place in the small intestine

31
Q

what is digestion?

A

Extracts macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytochemicals from food

32
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what is an enzyme?

A

Proteins that catalyze a chemical reaction

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