Lecture 3 Nutrition Pt.1 Flashcards

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1
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Nutrient

A

Provides nourishment

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2
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Types of nutrients are…

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Essential, macronutrients, and micronutrients

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3
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What does Water do?

A

Regulate body temperature

Carries nutrients

Lubricates body part

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4
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Body’s main fuel is…

A

Carbs

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5
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Types of carbs

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Simple carbs (sugars) and complex carbs (starches and dietary fibers)

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6
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What are Building blocks of carbon?

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Simple sugars

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7
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Soluble fiber lowers

A

Cholesterol

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8
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Does insoluble fiber change through digestive tract?

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No

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9
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What does protein do?

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Build and maintain muscles,bones, and tissues

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10
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What are proteins made out of?

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20 different amino acids

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11
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What does complete protein sources provide?

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All essential amino acids

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12
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Does incomplete protein sources provide all essential amino acids?

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No

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13
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What are complementary proteins?

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Proteins that are combined provide essential amino acids

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14
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Mutual supplementation is…

A

Nutritional strategy of combining incomplete and complete proteins

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15
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What are fats?

A

Store energy

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