Nutrition Flashcards
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Nutrients that are required in small quantities
micronutrients
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Nutrients that are required in large quantities
macronutrients
How much energy can you get from 1 gram of carbohydrates?
4 calories of energy
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provide a quick source of energy that your body uses for your cells, tissues, and organs
carbohydrates
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tend to be starchy because the links are much longer and harder to break apart
Complex carbohydrates
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only have a few links in the chain, they are easily dissolved and taste sweet
simple carbohydrates
How much energy can you get from 1 gram of protein
4 calories per gram consumed
How much energy can you get from 1 gram of fats
9 calories per gram consumed
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make hormones and surround nerves needed for growth and development
fats
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provide essential fats that the body needs but cannot make (e.g., omega-3)
fats
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help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins—A, D, E, and K
fats
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found in every cell in the body
protein
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Your body needs ________ from the foods you eat to build and maintain bones, muscles, cartilage, blood, and skin
protein
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- considered “good” fats and can promote health if eaten in the right amounts
- tend to be liquid at room temperature and are known as oils
Unsaturated fats
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tend to be solid at room temperature and are naturally found in foods
Saturated fats
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are typically solid at room temperature and are added during the processing of foods
Trans fats
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non-digestible form of carbohydrate
fiber
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type of fats that include fish, nuts, and most vegetable oils
unsaturated fats
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types of fats that include butter, meat fats, many processed foods, and coconut and palm oils
saturated fats
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types of fats that include stick margarine, shortening, and many other processed foods
trans fats
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can dissolve in water
Vitamin
water-soluble vitamin
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do not dissolve in water
Vitamin
fat-soluble vitamin
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It is carried through the body to the body tissues but cannot be stored in the body
Vitamin
water-soluble vitamin
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They need fat in order to be absorbed
Vitamin
fat-soluble vitamin
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They are stored in the liver and in other fatty tissues for future use
Vitamin
fat-soluble vitamin
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what are the fat soluble vitamins
Vitamin
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
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what are the water-soluble vitamins
Vitamin
- B-vitamin complex
- Vitamin C
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- vitamin that helps with vision health
- protects the body tissue from damage
Vitamin
Vitamin A
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vitamin that the body obtain or make energy from the food eaten
Vitamin
B Vitamins
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needed for the formation of red blood cells
Vitamin
Vitamin B-12
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essential for brain function
Vitamin
B Vitamins
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Important for skin, bones, and connective tissue
Vitamin
Vitamin C
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helps the body absorb calcium and is essential for bone development
Vitamin
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
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- protects the body tissue from damage
- keeps immune system strong
- supports the formation of blood cells
Vitamin
Vitamin E
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helps the body make proteins for healthy bones, tissues, and blood clotting
Vitamin
Vitamin K
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only available from eating animal protein
Vitamin
Vitamin B-12
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produced by your body with exposure to sunlight
Vitamin
Vitamin D
are elements that are not broken down, and they are not created by plants and animals
minerals
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- Blood vessel contraction
- proper structure and function of bones and teeth
- muscle contraction
Mineral
Calcium
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- found in red blood cells
- helps provide oxygen to the cells, tissues, and organs; assists in the creation of certain hormones
Mineral
Iron
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- Electrolyte that aids fluid balance and maintenance of blood pressure
- needed for muscle function
Mineral
Sodium
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- Electrolyte that maintains fluid status in cells
- helps with nerve transmission
- muscle function
Mineral
Potassium
Vitamins are created by what?
animals and plants
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tool to help people visualize types of food and how these foods, in combination, make up a healthy meal
MyPlate
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Restricts flesh foods such as meat (e.g., beef, pork), poultry, wild game, seafood, and fish but may eat their products (e.g., milk, butter, and eggs)
Vegetarianism
Vegetarian
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Restricts all flesh foods; eats eggs and dairy products
Vegetarianism
Lacto-ovo vegetarian
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Restricts all flesh foods; drinks milk and eats milk products
Vegetarianism
Lacto-vegetarian
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Restricts all flesh foods; eats eggs
Vegetarianism
Ovo-vegetarian
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Restricts all flesh foods and their products; may also restrict honey
Vegetarianism
Vegan
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Eats vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and sprouted grains; uncooked food consumption varies from 75% to 100%
Vegetarianism
Raw vegan
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Focus on limiting the percentage of calories from fats
Diet
Low-fat
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Focus on weight loss by restricting the total number of calories from all sources of macronutrients
Diet
Low-calorie
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Focus on consuming more protein
Diet
High-protein
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Focus on restricting calories and grams of carbohydrates
Diet
Low-carbohydrate
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to control blood glucose (sugar) levels
Diet
Diabetic Diet
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essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergies
Diet
Celiac Diet (Gluten-Free)
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avoids certain foods based on texture, smell, and taste
Diet
food selectivity
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- a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
- Symptoms can affect several areas of the body, including breathing and blood circulation
anaphylaxis
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Main symptoms include itching, swelling, redness, and sometimes difficulty breathing
Food Allergy
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Main symptoms include bloating, gas, and gastrointestinal symptoms
Food Intolerance
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These can be fatal
Food Allergy
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Common foods that cause a reaction are eggs and peanuts
Food Allergy
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Reactions are triggered by the immune system
Food Allergy
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Reactions are triggered by a chemical reaction
Food Intolerance
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caused by a chemical reaction to a specific type of food
Food intolerance
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occur when the immune system overreacts to a food or beverage that has a specific food protein
Food allergies
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used as a screening tool to evaluate whether an individual is overweight or obese
BMI (body mass index)
How to calculate BMI
weight x 703 ÷ height^2 (in inches)
BMI for underweight
< 18.5
BMI for healthy weight
18.5–24.9
BMI for overweight
25.0–29.9
BMI for obese
> 30.0
BMI does not measure what?
body fat
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provides lunch meals and snacks based on the MyPlate guidelines to children in participating schools
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
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provides breakfast meals based on the MyPlate guidelines to children in participating schools
National Breakfast Program (NBP)
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works with school systems to develop school wellness programs and policies to prevent chronic diseases and promote the health of school-aged children
CDC Healthy Schools
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an initiative providing nutrition training and educational resources to schools participating in federally funded food programs
Team Nutrition