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What does protein do?
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Building blocks; They grow, maintain, and replace the cells of the body.
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What do carbs do?
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supply the body with glucose
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What are simple carbs called?
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sugars
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What are complex carbs called?
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starches
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What do fats do?
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provide energy to the body and help transport certain vitamins
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What are the positives of cholesterol?
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Helps the liver operate; helps to form hormones
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How can you reduce cholesterol?
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dont eat saturated fats; eat fiber
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What are the fat soluble vitamins?
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A, D, E, and K
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What do minerals do?
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Aid in the formation of bones and teeth, help the nervous system transmit information
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How many mg (roughly) do we need of Na, K, Cl, Ca, P, and Mg?
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100 mg.
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How many mg of trace minerals do we need?
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10 mg.
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What is the most prevalent mineral in the body?
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Ca
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What does Ca do?
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aids in the operation of the brain and heart; builds strong bone tissue
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