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Why are carbohydrates important?
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• Major source of energy
• Easily digested |
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Examples of carbohydrates
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Pasta, bread, potatoes, fruit
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Calories/gram in carbohydrates?
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4 calories/gram
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Why are fats important?
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Provide insulation and cushioning
Maintain body temperature |
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Examples of fats
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Oils, cheese, sugars
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Calories/gram in fat?
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9 calories/gram
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Why are proteins important?
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Building block for cell activity
Provide energy Provide heat |
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Examples of protein
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Fish, meat, peanuts, soy
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Calories/gram in protein?
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4 calories/gram
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Why are vitamins important?
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Regulate bodily functions
Tissue building |
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What's an example of a vitamin?
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A... B...C... E... K...
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Why are minerals important?
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Regulate bodily fluids
Help build tissues |
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Examples of minerals?
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Iron and potassium
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Why is water important?
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Helps digestion
Moves waste through body |
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What is an iron deficiency?
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Anemia
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What is a calcium deficiency?
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Osteoporosis
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How do you prevent osteoporosis?
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Weight-bearing activities
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How many grains are suggested daily?
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6-8
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Fruits daily?
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4-5
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Vegetables daily?
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4-5
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Protein needed daily?
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less than 6 oz
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What does 3 oz of protein look like?
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Computer mouse (meat)
Deck of cards (fish) |
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What percent of your diet should come from protein?
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10-35 percent
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Carbohydrates, percent of your diet?
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45-65 percent
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Fats, percent of diet?
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20-35 percent
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Calories/gram in alcohol?
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7 calories per gram
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