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44 Cards in this Set
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What is a concentrated form of energy?
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Fat
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What are examples of a saturated fat?
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Coconut and Palm Oil
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What is the purpose of fat?
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Insulates body and protect vital organs
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What gives antibody formation and immunity?
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Protein
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What promotes growth and repair of tissue?
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Protein
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What spares protein for for muscle building and enzyme utilization?
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Carbohydrates
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What is an indigestible form of carbohydrate?
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Fiber
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What increases fecal bulk?
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Fiber
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How many grams of fiber should get a day?
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20-35 grams/day
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What normalizes speed in which stool moves through the digestive tract?
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Fiber
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Some examples of amino acids:
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Lysine, leucine, isoleucine
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What is a component of many hormones and enzymes used in digestion and metabolism?
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Protein
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What carries fat soluble vitamins?
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Fat
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What is a major component of saliva which decreases incidence of dental caries?
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Water
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What regulates body temperature and removes waste from the body?
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Water
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What cushions joints and helps strengthen muscles?
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Water
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What are specialized organic chemicals needed by the body in small amounts for growth and health. Has no caloric value
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Vitamins
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What are inorganic elements found in the earth which perform vital roles in various body functions. No caloric value.
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Minerals
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Excessive minerals may be stored in the body and cause what?
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Mineral imbalance
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In conjunction with waist circumference, this is the best tool in determining risk for chronic CVDs, high blood pressure and diabetes
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Body Mass Index
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Men and Women should have waist circumference less than what?
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<40 inches for males: <35 inches for females
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Choose sensibly, diet should be ____ in saturated fat and cholesterol
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Low
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Choose sensibly, diet should be ____ in mono and polyunsaturated fats.
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Moderate
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Choose sensibly, limit beverages and foods with high ____ content
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Sugar
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Foods containing ____ and ____ can promote to tooth decay
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Sugar and Starches
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Clearest link between health and ____ intake relate to high blood pressure
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Salt
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Which nutrient provides for muscle building and enzyme utilization?
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Protein
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Moderation for alcohol consumption for women and men are:
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1/day for women, 2/day for men
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The higher the ____ content in food, the greater the chance for cavities
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Starch
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Foods with high potential:
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Fat, oil and sweets
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Foods with moderate to high potential for cavities:
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Foods in CHO group
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Foods with low to moderate potential:
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Fruits and fruit juices
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Foods with low potential for decay:
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Foods in vegetable group
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Foods with low potential and some ability to stop decay:
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Foods in dairy and cheese group
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How does Xylitol affect bacteria?
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It causes bacteria to lose its ability to adhere to the tooth, stunting the cavity causing process
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What is a white, crystalline powder that look, tastes, and smells like sugar
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Xylitol
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Xylitol contains ___ less calories than sugar
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40%
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Xylitol is extracted from ____ tree pulp and is used in candies, gum, and toothpaste
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Birch
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In 2004, Joint Services Operational Rations Forum approved the substitute of gum in MREs with gum made from ___
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Xylitol
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USACHPPM found that deployed soldiers are at ______ risk for cavities because of starchy foods, sugary drinks, and infrequent brushing
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Greater
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You should have ___ servings of fruits and vegetables a day
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5
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Maintain a healthy base: Let _____ ______ system guide your food choices
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Food Guidance
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Aim for ___-___ minutes of activity a day for adults/children
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60-90 minutes adults. 60 minutes for children
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1 serving of alcohol is equal to ___oz beer, ___ oz wine, ___oz 80 proof liquor
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12, 5, 1.5
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