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what is nutrition
the process by which the body takes in and uses food
100
What are carbohydrates?
the starches and sugars present in foods.
100
what are minerals?
substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones.
100
How many grams of fiber should we eat each day?
20-35 grams
100
Is the food guide in the shape of a pyramid or circle?
What is pyramid
200
What are calories
the body and the energy that foods supply the body
200
What is fiber?
indigestible complex carbohydrate that is found in the tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains.
200
what is a Food Guide Pyramid?
a guide for making healthful daily food choices.
200
How many servings of fruit should we have a day?
2-4 servings
200
what is a lipid like substance that is unhealthy?
What is cholesterol
300
What are nutrients?
substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply your energy.
300
What are proteins?
nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues.
300
/what are proteins that the body responds to as if they were pathogens, or foreign invaders.
What is allergens.
300
How many factors can influence your food choices?
8 factors (family, friends, peers, etc.)
300
What does fiber decrease the risk of?
What is heart disease
400
What is hunger?
a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation.
400
what is lipid?
a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water.
400
What are the four open dates?
What is expiration dates, freshness date, pack date, and sell-by date
400
How many servings of vegetables should you eat a day?
3-5 servings
400
What group of nutrients is fish in?
What is poultry or protein
500
What is appetite?
is a desire, rather than a need to, eat.
500
what are vitamins?
compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients.
500
What is substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect?
What is food additives?
500
What can the ingredients list of food product tell you?
it can show how much sugar and protein there is.
500
What is an essential benefit for our bodies?
What is vitamins
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