PE Flashcards

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macronutrients

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a type of food (e.g. fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the diet. Contributes to the bulk of the energy needed.

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2
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micronutrients

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vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. Helps body fight diseases and function

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2
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carbohydrates

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50% of our diet. Bodies preferred source of energy.

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2
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calories

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how we measure food.

2500 kcal per day
2000 kcal per day

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3
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complex carbohydrate

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made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains.
ex) starchy vegetables (white and sweet potatoes, peas, corn), legumes (beans, lentils), and whole grains

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4
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simple carbohydrate

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table sugar, honey, fruit juice, and syrup

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5
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fats

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25%

stores vitamins, used by body as energy.

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5
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unsaturated fat

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olive oil, tuna, avocado

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5
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saturated fat

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cheese, heavy cream, butter

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6
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Artificial trans fat

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coconut oil, donuts, frozen pizza

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7
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protein

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25%

builds and repairs muscles and tissues. Beef, chicken milk, eggs, cheese, nuts.

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7
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Everyday’ Foods

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Foods that are filled with lots of nutrients

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8
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Sometimes’ Foods

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Foods that are low in nutrients
High in calories, fats, sugar or salt

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8
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Eat the rainbow!

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