nutrition Flashcards

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1
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diet

A

the amount of food that the person take.

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2
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balance diet

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enough amount of right kind of food to supply all needs of the body.

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3
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nutrition

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is the process of eating food and absorbing it in the body

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4
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balanced diet must contain:

A
1-carbohydrates
2-lipids
3-fibers
4-protein
5-vitamins
6-minerals
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5
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carbohydrates

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are the main source of energy that the body need to do the function of vital organs.

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6
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the main type of carbohydrate:

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1-Starch

2-Sugars

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7
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sources of STARCHES?

A
1/POTATOES
2/RICE
3/SORGHUM
4/MAIZE
5/WHEAT
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8
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THE SUGAR THAT WE EAT IS MANUFACTURED FROM

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SUGAR CANE AND SUGAR BEET

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9
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NATURE SUGAR FOUND IN :

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1-FRUITS
2-VEGETABLES
3-HONEY

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10
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LIPIDS DIVIDED INTO TWO TYPES:

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FATS

OILS

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11
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FATS

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solid in ordinary temperature room, are derived from animal and plant sources

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12
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oils

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liquid in room temperature, and derived mainly from plant sources.

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13
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proteins

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important for growth and repairing body.

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14
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protein found in:

A
meat
egg
fish
lentils
beans
chickpeas
peanuts, milk products are high in protein, and grains sch as sorghum,wheat and rice.
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15
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vitamins and minerals

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are needed in very small quantities.

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16
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why do children and old ppl need vitamins and minerals the most?

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coz they have less resistance to infection.

17
Q

the good sources of vitamines and minerals…

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1-red and fresh green vegetables 
2-eggs
3-whole grains
4-meat
5-milk
6-fish
18
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fibers

A

indigestible substance found in vegetables, to absorb any substance that can not be absorbed.

19
Q

fibers helps the….

A

movement of the bowels to prevents constipation.

20
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t/f..the food that we eat in everyday is called diet?

A

true