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contains mostly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

carbohydrates

complex organic substances

vitamins

B-1, K, and D are examples

vitamins

a major source of energy

carbohydrates

calcium is an example

mineral

necessary to produce hormones and enzymes

protein

made of amino acids

protein

neither plant nor animal

mineral

found in cereals, potatoes, and cake

carbohydrates

greasy test on paper towels

fats

absorbed through roots, dissolved in water

minerals

the liquid portion of our diet

water

turn to sugar with saliva

carbohydrates

turn to ashes when heated

minerals

major component of green vegetables, fish, meat, beans, and whole grains

protein

The five food groups are ???, ???, ???, ???, and ???.

vegetables,grains, dairy, protein, fruits

The stomach adds ??? and ??? to the digestion of protein.

acid, enzymes

The mouth begins the digestion of

carbohydrates (starches)

Two small organs near the small intestine that add digestive juices to the small intestine are the ??? and ???.

gall bladder, pancreas

Undissolved food collects in the ??? to be removed later.

large intestine

What is the number sequence you need to remember?

4,3,5,2,1

Why is MyPlate constructed in the way it is?

It is organized according to the proportions needed each day considering a person's age and gender to suggest the healthiest amounts for each person to eat.

Write an ideal daily menu. Explain why each item is included.

Grains: 5-9 ounces per day. Recommended: hot cereal, dry cereal, cooked rice, bread, etc. Vegetables: 2-3 per day cups Recommended: any vegetables cooked, canned, or raw. Fruits: 1-2 cups per day Recommended: 1 medium sized fruit, with half a cup of fruit juice. Protein: 5-6 ounces per day. Recommended: meat, dried beans, eggs, nuts Dairy: 3 cups per day Recommended: milk, yogurt, cheese Why all of this? Because this is how much nutrition your body needs everyday to function properly