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27 Cards in this Set
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chemical substances used by the body to build, maintain, and repair tissues and regulate body processes
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essential nutrients
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essential nutrients that the body needs in large amounts
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macro nutrients
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what are the macro nutrients
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water, carbs, proteins, fats
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essential nutrients the body needs in small amounts
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micro nutrients
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what are the micro nutrients
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vitamins and minerals
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Recommended daily allowance of water?
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8-12 cups fluid
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What is only source of energy for brain cells and red blood cells
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carbs
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What are two types of carbs
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simple (sugar) and complex (starch/fiber)
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what are examples of simple carbs
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honey, fruit, table sugar
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what are examples of complex carbs
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grains, vegetables
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What does soluble fiber do?
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reduces LDL
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What does insoluble fiber do?
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helps with digestion
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Examples of soluble fiber?
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oat, beans, nuts
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Examples of insoluble fiber?
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veggies, fruit skins, whole wheat
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Two types of protein?
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Complete and incomplete
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Examples of complete protein?
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Animal sources: meat and dairy
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Examples on incomplete protein?
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Grains, legumes, nuts
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State of saturated fat?
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solid at room temperature
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State of monounsaturated fat
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liquid at room temp. solid when refrigerated
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State of polyunsaturated fat
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liquid room temp and in fridge
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Naturally occurring inorganic that contribute to proper body function
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mineral
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How many vitamins needed?
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11
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Two types of vitamins?
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fat soluble/water soluble
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How many minerals needed?
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20
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Two sources of cholesterol?
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liver and meat/animal sources
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Liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically changed through the process of hydrogenation
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Trans fatty acids
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4 types of vegetarians
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vegans
lacto-vegetarian lacto-ovo-vegetarian semi vegetarian |
