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Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called…

A

Nutrients

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2
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Carbohydrates

Also known as…

A

Carbs

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3
Q

All fats are bad

True or False

A

False

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4
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We need fats to live

A

True

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5
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Proteins

A

Used to repair body cells and tissues.

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6
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Carbohydrates give you…

A

Energy

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7
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The two types of proteins are…

A

Complete proteins, and Incomplete proteins

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8
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Fats are…

A

Nutrients that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, and promote normal growth.

Transport certain vitamins through the body and help build cell membranes.

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9
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Fats are needed the most in the…

A

Brain

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10
Q

Scurvy is a…

A

Lack of vitamin “C”

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11
Q

Magnesium:

A

From green, leafy vegetables.

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12
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Sodium is…

A

Salt

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13
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When we sweat, we get rid of…

A

Salt

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14
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The most common nutrient is…

A

Water

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15
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Water and salt form…

A

Sweat

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16
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Parts of foods that the body cannot break down are called…

A

Fibers

17
Q

____ moves waste and presents some disease.

A

Fiber

18
Q

Whole milk has ___ percent fat.

A

37

19
Q

________ is found in things that move.

A

Cholesterol

20
Q

The yellow part of an egg is…

A

Cholesterol

21
Q

We want to prevent eating…

Yellow part of eggs

A

Cholesterol

22
Q

Saturated Fats are…

A

solid at room temperature.
Butter, fats in meat, poultry, and dairy products.
NOT GOOD FOR YOU!

23
Q

Unsaturated Fats are…

A

liquid at room temperature.
Plant sources, vegetable oils, nuts, olives, and avocados.
GOOD FOR YOU!

24
Q

Saturated fats are also known as…

A

Sticky Fats

25
Q

What do saturated fats stick to?

A

The inside of blood vessels.

The hole in the vessels will get smaller each time, and it will cause a heart attack.

26
Q

What is poultry?

A

Birds

27
Q

_______ fats are liquids

A

Unsaturated

28
Q

Unsaturated fats are_____ for you

A

Good

29
Q

Complete proteins are…

A

Amino acids that are found in animal sources, such as meat, dairy, and eggs.

30
Q

Incomplete proteins are…

A

Amino acids that are found in plant foods, such as beans, nuts, and grains.

31
Q

How much water should you drink a day?

A

8-10 glasses

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