Nutrients Flashcards

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The six nutrients

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Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Minerals, Vitamins, Proteins

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Protein foods

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Calcium, protein, riboflavin, vitamin A

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3
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Meat and alternatives

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Protein, Iron, B-vitamins

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4
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Vegetables and fruits

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Vitamin A and C

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5
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Whole grain products

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Carbohydrates, iron, B-Vitamins

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6
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Proteins

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Builds and repairs body cells, helps fight infection, forms hormones, provides energy, complete and incomplete

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7
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Carbohydrates

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Provides energy, helps body to use proteins

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8
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Fat

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Provides energy, Saturated, unsaturated and transfat

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9
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Vitamin

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Helps with growth and health. Regulate body process, fat soluble and water soluble

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Mineral

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Each mineral has a specific role in the body, regulate body processes, iron in red blood cells transports oxygen

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Water

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2/3 of adult body weight is water, the most important element for sustaining life

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