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18 Cards in this Set
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Diabetes
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A disease that prevents the body from converting food
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Obesity
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Weighing more than 20% higher than what is appropriate.
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Bulimia
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A condition in which a person eats large amounts of food and then purges.
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Minerals
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Necessary for healthy bones and teeth.
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Vitamins
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Substances that help your body fight infections.
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Carbohydrates
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Sugars and starches that provide the body with the most energy.
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Protein
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Nutrients your body uses to build, repair and maintain cells and tissues.
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Nutrients
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Substances in food that your body needs.
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Anorexia
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an eating disorder chacterized by self-starvation that leads to extreme weight loss.
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Diet
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the foods and drinks that are regularly consumed.
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Fats
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promotes healthy skin, cell growth and carries vitamins.
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Calorie
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a unit of energy
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Water
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1. carries nutrients through the body.
2. Removes waste 3. Regulates body temperature. 4. Aids in digestion. |
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Name the 5 categories of MyPlate.
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Vegetables
Fruit Protein Grains Dairy |
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What is half of MyPlate?
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Vegetables and fruits
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What is a little more than 1/4 of MyPlate?
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Grains
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What is a little less than 1/4 of MyPlate?
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Protein and beans
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What does a nutrious plate of food represent?
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A variety of colors.
Lots of vegetables and fruits. Lean meats fish and beans Low fat dairy Grilled or baked foods. Small portions. Little sugars, fats and sodium. Fresh foods. |
