Intro Flashcards

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1
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We get our nourishment mostly from

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Macronutrients

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2
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Macronutrients are dietary

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Main players

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3
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A balanced diet contains many different types of (2)

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Micronutrients

Macronutrients

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4
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Macronutrients (3)

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Carbs

Protein

Fat

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5
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The three macronutrients give your body the energy it needs to

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Operate

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6
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Each macronutrient required in relatively large amounts every day to support

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Many of your body’s vital functions

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7
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Micronutrients are (2)

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Vitamins

Minerals

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8
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We need _ in smaller quantities than macronutrients

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Micronutrients

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9
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Iron deficiency known as

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Anemia

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10
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2 vitamin d deficiency

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Rickets

Osteoporosis

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11
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The color of plants determines the

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Nutrients they contain

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12
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Color orange indicates presence of

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Vitamin A

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13
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Purple indicates

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Antioxidants

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14
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Green contains

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Vitamin k

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15
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Green also contains

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Iron

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16
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Red veggies contain lots of

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Vitamin c

17
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Optimal intake of micros and macros depend many factors (3)

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Age

Gender

Genetics

18
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Your metabolism and physical activity determines

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Intake of each micronutrient and macronutrients

19
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Veggies packed full of

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Micronutrients

20
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Veggies provide variety and

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Nurishment

21
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Carbs are a major

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Energy source for the body

22
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Carbs also provide

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Fiber for healthy digestion

23
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Carbs are the body’s greatest

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Energy source

24
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Carbs provide body with _ to be used for energy

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Glucose

25
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Glucose can be stored as _ for future use

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Glycogen

26
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Carbs also play a valuable role in _ health

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Gut

27
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How carbs play a valuable role in gut health

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By providing fiber to digestive tract