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nutrition questions Flashcards

1
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(L1) MyPlate Food Groups are…

A

Grains, fruits, vegetables, protein foods, and dairy.

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2
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(L1) Make ____ your grains _____

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half, whole

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3
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(L1) Make half your plate ______ and ________

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fruits, vegetables

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4
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(L1) Macronutrients provide the energy our body needs in larger quantities The 3 macronutrients are…

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

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5
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(L1) Micronutrients help our body grow and _______. The 3 micronutrients are…

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develop, Vitamins, minerals, and water

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6
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(L2) BMI stands for…
It is an estimate of normal, overweight, or obese based on ______ and ______.
It does not differentiate between ___ and ______ (& is confusing as a health indicator).

A

Body Mass Index
height, weight
fat, muscle

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7
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(L2) Calories are a measurement of _____. Food provides _______ & the body burns ________.

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energy

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8
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(L2) Body weight depends on many factors: _______, __________, __________, ________, and __________. Some factors can be controlled while others cannot.

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genetics, food availability, food preferences, habits, and physical activity

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9
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(L2) Metabolism is the chemical process by which…

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the body breaks down food to release this energy.

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10
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(L2) Metabolic rates depend on factors such as ___, ______, ______, ______ _______, and ________.

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age, height, weight, activity level, and biology.

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11
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(L3) ________ are the building blocks of all cells. Also, helps to repair and make new cells.

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Proteins

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12
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(L3) ______ provide over 2x as much energy as the other ____________. Also, helps the nervous system function and keeps hair/nails healthy.

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Fats, macronutrients

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13
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(L3) __________ are the main source of energy for our body. They fuel the brain and provide energy to all cells.

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Carbohydrates

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14
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(L3) Carbohydrates fuel the _____ and provide ______ to all cells.

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brain, energy

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15
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(L3) _____ aids in reducing types of cancer and a variety of digestive tract diseases.

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Fiber

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16
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(L4) What is the amount of hours of sleep recommended for a teen?

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9-10 hours

17
Q

(L4) Affects of more sleep:

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  • Improved Memory
  • Motor Skill Improvement
  • Hormone Regulation
  • Better overall health
18
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(L4) The best breakfast has all of the ___________

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macronutrients

19
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(L4) The best breakfast has 3 out of 5 food groups:

A

Grains
Vegetables or Fruits
Dairy or Protein

20
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(L4) Benefits of breakfast: Improve ________ _________ , improve overall _____, & better _______ _______ over the course of the day

A

academic performance, diet, nutrient intake

21
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(L5) %Daily Value tells you how much a ______ in a serving contributes to a _____ _____. (_____ calories a day)

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nutrient, daily diet, 2000

22
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(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Sodium, Saturated Fats, and added Sugars
The recommendation is to eat ____ than 100% of each of these nutrients daily.

A

less

23
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(L5) Identify % Daily Value of Fiber, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium
The recommendation is to eat ___% of each of these nutrients daily

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100%

24
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(L5) Ingredients are listed in descending order by _____

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weight

25
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(L5) Recommendation is for foods with ______ food ingredients (less processed or chemically altered ingredients)

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readable

26
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(L6) The small intestine ______ ______ the food mixture

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breaks down

27
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(L6) The small intestine helps the body ______ all the vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

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absorb

28
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(L6) You can help your _______ _______ by drinking water

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digestive system

29
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(L6) Food travels from the mouth → ________ → stomach→ _____ intestine →______ intestine → out the anus

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esophagus, small, large

30
Q

You can help your digestive system by eating a _______ diet that includes foods rich in ______.

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healthy, fiber

31
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It’s important to get all the _____ from eating a ______ of foods.

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nutrients, variety

32
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Vary your _____ routine
Move to ___-fat or fat-____ dairy or milk

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protein, low, free

33
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Nutrients are substances that help the body _____, ______ tissues and give _______ to the body’s systems.

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grow, repair, energy

34
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Empty calories are…
Could lead to _____ _____

A

Foods that do not provide nutrients, weight gain

35
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It takes a lot of _______ _______to burn unneeded or _____ calories.

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physical activity, extra

35
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Energy balance occurs when you eat the ____ amount of calories that you ____ through activity and daily movement

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same, burn

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A

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