A set of diet and lifestyle recommendations developed to improve health and reduce nutrition related disease risk in the US population.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Define Vitamins.
A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth.
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Name 2 water soluble vitamins and explain what they do for the body.
Vitamin A- Keeps eye and skin healthy. Needed for growth and strong bones.
Vitamin D- Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine; needed for strong teeth and bones.
Vitamin E- Protect cell membrane from damage by reactive oxygen.
Vitamin K- Aids in blood Clotting
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List the 5 components of MyPlate and provide 2 food examples for each.