Nutrition Flashcards

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1
Q

5 food groups

A
MEATS
DAIRY
FRUITS/VEGGIES
BREAD/PASTA/ETC
FATS
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2
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Food contains ____________ known as _______ that perform several different _______ within the body

A

Food contains ESSENTIAL DIETARY FACTORS known as NUTRIENTS that perform several different FUNCTIONS within the body

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3
Q

3 sources of energy

IN ORDER

A

1- Carbohydrates
2- Fat
3- protein

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4
Q

Which nutrient helps to heal & grow

A

PROTEIN

Meat/poultry/eggs

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5
Q

2 kinds of carbohydrates

A

SIMPLE SUGARS

COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES

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6
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What is PROTEINS made of

A

Amino acids

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7
Q

Define

SATURATED FATS

A

Animal source (SOLID)

Linked to INCREASE cholesterol level

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8
Q

Define

UNSATURATED FATS

A

Vegetable sources (LIQUID)

Reduces cholesterol level

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9
Q

What chemical reaction is needed to live

A

METABOLISM

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10
Q

What is your body’s solvent (%)

A

Water (60%)

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11
Q

Define basal metabolism

A

Energy within body for when sleeping

HEART, RESPIRATION

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12
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How many JOULES (J) are in 1 Cal

A

4,000 J

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13
Q

Average teen girl calories p/day

A

1,800 - 2,400

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14
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Average calories needed for boy per day

A

2,200 - 3,200

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