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__________ is/are related to the building of tissues and all other bodily functions. |
Nutrition |
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Each person’s nutritional needs depend on |
Various factors such as age, sex, weight, physical activity and body type. |
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What is the USDA MyPlate |
A recommended guideline for food groups that individuals should consume daily. 🍉🥒🥖🥩 |
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Which of the following substances are necessary for the growth and development of the human body? |
Macronutrients |
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What do proteins contain? |
Essential amino acids |
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How many of the 20 common amino acids can be synthesized by the body? |
11 |
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Complementary foods consist of |
Two incomplete proteins that make a complete one. |
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The most important carbohydrate is |
Glucose |
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Between the fibers of the dermis, there is a water-binding substance called |
Glyclosaminoglycans |
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Fruit sugar is a naturally occurring |
Monosaccharide |
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Which answer is another names for starches? |
Complex carbohydrates 🍞🥯🥔🥨🥐 |
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_____ _____ _____ include grains and certain legumes |
High fiber foods |
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This macronutrient is responsible for the production of materials in the sebaceous glands |
Fats 🧈 |
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In which type of food would you generally find linoleic acid? |
Corn oil 🌽 |
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Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly found in various types of |
Fish 🐟 |
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HDL’s are |
High density lipoproteins |
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A deficiency in inositol (no RDA) may indicate a(n) |
Elevated cholesterol level |
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A person is considered obese if he or she has a body mass index of _____ or greater |
30 |
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Enzymes are |
Biological catalysts made of protein and vitamins |
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Enzymes are important because they |
Break down complex food molecules into smaller molecules 🧪 |
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The body stores vitamins A, D, E and K in adipose (fat) tissue and in the |
Liver |
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Retinol and __________ are different names for the same micronutrient. |
Vitamin A |
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___________ include (s) niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, and pyridoxine. |
Vitamin B |
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Biotin is produced in the |
Intestinal tract💩 |
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Ascorbic acid helps the body |
Prevent damage to the capillary walls, reduce the time and severity of colds, and prevents cardiovascular disease. |
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Vitamin C helps repair the |
Skin and tissue |
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Which of the following most accurately describes the role of sodium in the body? |
Moves carbon dioxide, regulates water levels and transports materials through cell membranes. |
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The production of ________ is aided by iron. |
Hemoglobin and oxygenation |
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Which trace mineral is essential for collagen formation? |
Copper |
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Walking will burn about |
280 calories 🚶🏻♀️ |
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What percentage of adults are chronically dehydrated? |
75% |
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What is the number-one cause of daytime fatigue? |
Lack of water 💦 |