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What is the function of foods with protein? Name three sources in which you can receive protein.
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To repair muscles, control blood flow, breathing, and digestion. Chicken, fish, eggs, meat, milk, nuts, soy, seeds
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What nutrient do you get most (60%) of your energy from every day? Describe the three types of this nutrient, rate them, and give examples of each.
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You get your energy from carbohydrates. Sugars are bad - (cookies, candy, sodas), Starches are okay - (potatoes, corn, bread), and Fiber is super - (cereals, whole grains, fruits, vegetables)
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What three nutrients do you need for a complete and filling meal?
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You need a carbohydrate, a fat, and a protein
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What is the general function of a vitamin?
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They're needed for growth/mainentance in the body - helps store and use energy
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What is the general function of a mineral?
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They regulate body activities - strengthens bones and teeth, balance body water, and muscles contract
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What is the most important nutrient?
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Water
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What does water do for the body?
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Helps with digestion, carries nutrients in cells, carries waste out of the body, regulates body temperature
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Describe the function of Vitamin A, and list two or three sources.
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Vitamin A keeps skin and eyes healthy. Cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, and carrots
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Describe the function of Vitamin B, and list two or three sources.
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Vitamin B promotes growth, especially in babies. Milk, and eggs
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Describe the function of Vitamin C, and list two or three sources.
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Vitamin C resists and fights against infection. Orange juice, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and strawberries
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Describe the function of Vitamin D, and list two or three sources.
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The "Sunshine Vitamin," and helps absorb Calcium. Calcium-rich foods: Milk, yogurt, cheese
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Describe the function of Vitamin K, and list two or three sources.
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Helps blood to clot properly. Dark green vegetables, cauliflower, whole grains, eggs
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Describe the function of Iron, and list two or three sources.
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Needed to make hemoglobin, and helps carry around the hemoglobin in the body. Cereal, meat, eggs, dried peas or beans
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