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What are amino acids? |
The building blocks that make up proteins |
Building blocks |
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What is a garnish? |
A small amount of food or seasoning that can be used to decorate food |
Decoration |
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What is an appetizer? |
A dish served before the main meal |
Tiny food |
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What are minerals? |
Elements needed in small amounts |
Tiny rocks |
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What is a calorie? |
A unit that measures the energy supplied by the body or used by the body |
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What are nutrients |
A substance thatare important for your body's Growth and care |
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What is cholesterol? |
Oh waxy substance that is part of every cell of the body |
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What are proteins? |
Nutrients that's needed to build repair and maintain the bodies cells and tissues |
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What is digestion? |
The process of breaking down food that the body can use |
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What is texture? |
The way something feels |
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What is fiber? |
Plant mineral that your body cannot digest |
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What are vitamins? |
A substance made it in small quantities to regulate the body's function |
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What can to much sodium cause? |
High blood pressure |
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How much calories should the average person consume each day? |
2000 to 2500 |
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How many food groups are there? |
5 |
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Name the food groups. |
Protein grains dairy fruits vegetables |
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What kind of grains should you consume? |
Whole |
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What kind of juice should you consume? |
100% |
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What kind of dairy and protein should you consume? |
Low fat |
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What should you do after you cook a hamburger? |
Drain the fat |
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What's the most important thing on a food label? |
Serving size |
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What kind of sugar is in fruit? |
Natural |
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What's another name for salt |
Sodium |
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What mineral gives you strong teeth and bones? |
Calcium |
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What is the vitamin that fights infections? |
Vitamin c |
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What is the most concentrated source of calories? |
Dietary fat |
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What disease is caused by not getting enough calcium? |
Osteoporosis |
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What gives the body most of its energy ? |
Carbohydrates |
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Which is bigger tablespoon or teaspoon |
Table spoon |
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What does your body make when it's exposed to sunlight |
Vitamin D |
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