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Clacium Flashcards

1
Q

T or F

Edamame is gluten free and low calorie.

A

T

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2
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What is an excellent source of iron, protein, and calcium?

A

Edamame

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3
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What promotes healthier weight and is known as a good snack?

A

Edamame

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4
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Where are starfruit known to be grown?

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South East Asia

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5
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What is the growing season for starfruit?

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March-December

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6
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How do you know when starfruit are ripe?

A

when they are yellow

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7
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T or F

Starfruit are sour and tart.

A

T

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8
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Are starfruit high in calories?

A

NO

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9
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What is high in BC and fiber?

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Starfruit

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10
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T or F

Papayas provide vitamin A and B.

A

F, vitamin A and C

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11
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What is the prime time for papayas to be grown?

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Summer and fall

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12
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How do you know if a papaya is ripe or not?

A

Red-orangish skin

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13
Q

T or F

Papayas are said to relieve stress.

A

T

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14
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What is a characteristic of the papaya’s skin?

A

Soft to the touch

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15
Q

Before eating a papaya you have to __________________________.

A

spoon out the seeds

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16
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Where are mangos grown?

A

India, China, Nigeria, Brazil

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17
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Where is edamame typically grown?

A

in Asia and US

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18
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What do mangos provide?

A

Vitamin A

helps hair, digestion, and immune system

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19
Q

How do you know if a mango is okay to eat or not?

A

If somewhat mushy but not super mushy

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20
Q

How many calories is a mango?

A

100 calories

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21
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How do mangos become ripe?

A

When put in a plastic bag NOT refrigerator

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22
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When are mangos in season?

A

Winter

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23
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Where are Acai grown?

A

In South America (Brazil)

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24
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What color are Acai?

A

Blackish/purple color

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25
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Where exactly are Acai grown?

A

In palm trees

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26
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Where are coconuts grown?

A

Mexico

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27
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How do you crack a coconut?

A
  1. Hammer a long nail into it

2. It will pour out

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28
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T or F

Coconuts are grown on trees.

A

T

29
Q

How do you know if a coconut is ripe?

A

If you hear nothing inside when you shake it then it is ripe

30
Q

Are coconuts low in fiber?

A

NO

31
Q

T or F

Coconuts increases cholesterol.

A

F, reduces

32
Q

Where are passion fruit grown?

A

On a vine

33
Q

How do you know when passion fruit is ripe?

A

When it drops off the vine

looks wrinkly= more sweet

34
Q

What kind of weather is needed for the growth of passion fruit?

A

Warm

35
Q

What does passion fruit provide?

A

Vitamin A and C

36
Q

T or F

You can eat the skin of passion fruit.

A

F, CANNOT

37
Q

What color are passion fruit?

A

Purple

38
Q

What do kumquats provide?

A

Vitamin C and fiber

39
Q

What part of the kumquat is edible?

A

All EXCEPT seeds

40
Q

Where are kumquats grown?

A

Asian nations

41
Q

When is a kumquat ripe?

A

When it is bright orange and firm

42
Q

Where are dragon fruit grown?

A

Trees

43
Q

Where are dragon fruit from?

A

Central America

44
Q

Dragon fruit is high in fiber and what vitamins?

A

B and C

45
Q

Where are pomegranate grown?

A

India

46
Q

What are the growing seasons for pomegranates?

A

October-January

47
Q

How many calories is a pomegranate?

A

233 pomegranates

48
Q

How do you know if a pomegranate is ripe?

A

If it is heavy and a deep brown/red

49
Q

T or F

Pomegranates provide antioxidants B and C.

A

T

50
Q

What part of the pomegranate can you eat?

A

Only the seeds

51
Q

Where are pomegranates found?

A

California

52
Q

What foods are a good source of Vitamin A?

A

Carrots, pumpkin, fish, dairy products, pumpkin

53
Q

What foods are a good source of vitamin C?

A

Red peppers, grape fruit, oranges, kiwis

54
Q

What is another name for Vitamin C?

A

Ascorbic acid

55
Q

What is the function of folate/folic acid?

A

Formation of red blood cells

56
Q

What vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?

A

Vitamin D

57
Q

What are the three factors that seem to affect an increase in bone fractures?

A
  • If more calcium is removed than is replaced
  • drinking less milk
  • not getting enough exercise
58
Q

What is a physical activity that does not provide weight-bearing benefits?

A

swimming

59
Q

About how much calcium does one cup of milk provide for teens each day?

A

25%

60
Q

What is the difference between flavored milk and plain milk?

A

Flavored milk as the same amount of calcium as plain milk, but is higher in sugar and calories

61
Q

How many milligrams of calcium should I have each day?

A

1,300 milligrams of calcium

62
Q

What is iron?

A

A mineral

63
Q

Iron is part of what protein?

A

Hemoglobin

64
Q

What can you develop if you don’t have enough hemoglobin?

A

Anemia

65
Q

Iron deficiency can cause what?

A

Fatigue and affect memory of other mental function in teens

66
Q

T or F

Iron from meat, poultry, and fish is absorbed 2-3 times more efficiently than iron from plants.

A

T

67
Q

Foods containing ________________ enhances ruin absorption from foods that contain non ______________.

A

heme iron

68
Q

Foods containing what vitamin also contain iron?

A

Vitamin C

69
Q

As many as ___% of all girls, and up to __% of girls who exercise, may be iron deficient.

A

20, 80

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