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22 Cards in this Set
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The amount of calories that should be dedicated to carbohydrates in the diet is ___ - ___% of calories.
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45-65% of calories
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The amount of calories that should be dedicated to proteins in the diet is ____ - ___% of calories.
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10-35% of calories
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The amount of calories that should be dedicated to fats in the diet is ____ - ___% of calories.
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20-35% of calories
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What are the six major nutrients for the body?
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1.) Carbohydrates
2.) Proteins 3.) Fats 4.) Vitamins 5.) Minerals 6.) Water |
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_____: The part of plant food that is not digested in the small intestine, where most other foods are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
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Fiber
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What are five advantages of eating more fiber?
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1.) It curbs over eating
2.) Decreases Hunger 3.) Reduces the Risk for Heart Disease 4.) Cuts Fat 5.) Keeps the body "regular" |
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A fatlike waxy substance found in animal tissue. Although it plays a vital role as a structural component of cell membranes, too much cholesterol has been linked to CVD.
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Cholesterol
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These are fatty acids that have hydrogen atoms attached to every carbon atom.
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Saturated Fats
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are fatty acids that have one double bond between carbon atoms, thus reducing the number of hydrogen atoms attached. These fats are better for the heart than are saturated fats.
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Mono-saturated Fats
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These are fatty acids that have two double bonds between carbon atoms, thus reducing the number of hydrogen atoms attached. Corn oil, soybean oil, and safflower oil are examples.
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Poly-Unsaturated Fats
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These are a type of fat found in many processed foods. During the manufacturing process of hydrogenation, some fatty acid molecules become rearranged into these types of fats.
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Trans-Fats
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Saturated and trans fats need to be under ____ % of our calories.
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10%
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These are compounds that help protect the body's cells from the damaging effects of the normal aging and oxygenation process. Vitamins A, C, E, and beta-carotene and selenium are antioxidants.
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Antioxidants
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Which nutrient has the most calories per gram?
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Fats
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In a well-balanced diet, over half of your daily calories should come from what?
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Carbohydrates
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This is not digested by the body and helps bulk up fecal matter allowing things to pass through the system at a good rate.
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Insoluble Fiber
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It is recommended that you limit your total cholesterol intake to approximately _________ milligrams daily.
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300 mg
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The term "Osteopenia" refers to what?
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Low bone density
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Hydrogenation is a manufacturing process used to create a saturated fat. True or False?
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True
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1g of fat = ____Calories
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9 Calories
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1g of Protein = _____ calories
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4 calories
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1g of Carbohydrates = ____ Calories
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4 Calories
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