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Nutrition Unit Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 6 essential nutrients?

A
  • carbohydrates
  • fats
  • proteins
  • vitamins
  • minerals
  • water
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2
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Which 3 nutrients are energy providers?

A
  • carbohydrates
  • fats
  • proteins
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3
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What percentage of your diet should come from Fat ?

A

25-30%

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4
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What percentage of your diet should come from Protein?

A

10-35%

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5
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What percentage of your diet should come from Carbohydrates?

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45-65%

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6
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What are the 3 types of fats?

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  • saturated fat
  • unsaturated fat
  • trans fat
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7
Q

Which type of fat is the healthiest?

A

Saturated fat

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8
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Which type of fat is the most healthiest?

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Trans fat

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9
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What is a calorie?

A

A unit of heat or energy

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10
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What is iron?

A

It forms red blood cells and transports oxygen to the lungs

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11
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What is a nutrient?

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Elements in food that are required for energy, growth, and repair of tissues and regulation of body processes

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12
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What is Fiber?

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It is a nutrient that regulates digestion and keeps intestines healthy

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13
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What is the primary source of fat in the blood?

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Cholesterol

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14
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What does HDL stand for? Is it good or bad?

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High density Lipids// good

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15
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What does LDL stand for? Is it good or bad?

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Low density lipids// bad

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16
Q

What single nutrient is our Primary #1 source of energy?

A

Calories

17
Q

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

A

simple & complex

18
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What are the two types of proteins?

A

Complete & Imcomplete

19
Q

What are the 5 functions of water?

A
  • Lubricates joints
  • protects body tissues and organs
  • regulates body temperature
  • helps dissolve minerals and other nutrients
  • Carries nutrients and oxygen to the body
20
Q

What percentage of your body is water?

A

70%

21
Q

Which mineral is linked to Anemia?

A

Iron

22
Q

Which mineral is linked to osteoporosis?

A

Calcium

23
Q

How many amino acids are essential ?

A

9

24
Q

What are the two kinds of sugar?

A

Naturally occurring & Added sugars

25
Q

Which of the two types of sugars is healthier?

A

naturally occurring sugar

26
Q

What is protein?

A

Compounds composed of chains of amino acids

27
Q

What are amino acids?

A

the chief components of proteins/ the building blocks

28
Q

What is a Vitamin?

A

A mineral that helps the body use energy stored in carbs, fats, and proteins

29
Q

What is a carbohydrate?

A

A chemical compound composed of sugar and starch

30
Q

What is a Mineral?

A

needed for certain processes ( Enzyme activity and bond formation)

31
Q

list 3 factors that influence you’re calorie intake per day.. Everyone is different and it depends on what?

A
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Weight

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