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1
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What is the function of Vitamin A?

A

it helps with normal growth

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What is the function of Vitamin C?

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it fights infection

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What is the function of Vitamin K?

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it aids in blood clotting

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What is the function of Vitamin B3?

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it helps release energy

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What is the function of Vitamin B2?

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it aids in vision

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What is the function of Vitamin B12?

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it maintains the nervous system

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What is a source of Vitamin D?

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the skin makes it in sunlight

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What is a source of Vitamin C?

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it comes from citrus fruit

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What is a source of Vitamin K?

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it is made by bacteria in the intestine

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What is a source of Vitamin E?

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it comes from vegetable oil

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What is a source of Vitamin B3?

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it comes from protein-rich foods

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What is a source of Vitamin B12?

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it comes from meat

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13
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Which vitamins are water-soluble?

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Vitamins B2, C, B3, & B12

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Which vitamins are fat-soluble?

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Vitamins A, D, E, and K

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What are the six types of nutrients your body needs to carry out all of its essential processes?

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carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

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What is a calorie?

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the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius

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What are nutrients?

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the substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes

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What are carbohydrates?

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nutrients that provide raw materials to make cell parts

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What is glucose?

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a sugar that is a major source of energy for the body’s cells

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What are fats?

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energy-containing nutrients composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

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What are proteins?

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nutrients that should represent between 10%-35% of a person’s daily Calorie intake

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What are amino acids?

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small, linked units that make up proteins

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What are vitamins?

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helper molecules in the body’s chemical reactions

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What are minerals?

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nutrients that are not made by living things

25
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What percentage of a human’s daily Calorie intake should be proteins?

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between 10-35%

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What are the five food groups represented by the USDA My Pyramid diagram?

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grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meats

27
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What is the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)?

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a chart that provides calories on the type of nutrients

28
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What does a food group’s size on the pyramid indicate?

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the larger the size on the pyramid, the more you should eat

29
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Which group should be eaten most sparingly?

A

oils

30
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What nonfood group is also represented in a MyPyramid diagram?

A

oils

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