Nutrient Basics
Food Sources
Vitamins
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What is the definition of nutrients?
the substances found in food that keep your body functioning
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Name four food sources for Carbohydrates
pasta, bread, cereals, grains, rice, fruits, milk, yougurt, and sweets
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What is something vitamins do not provide for the body?
energy
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What does vitamin K do in the body
helps blood to clot
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why does your body need nutrients?
nutrients fuel your energy, help you grow, repair itself, maintain basic bodily functions
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What are the 6 essential nutrients?
water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals
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Name four food sources for fiber
oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes
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What are the two types of vitamins?
fat soluble and water soluble
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What are the functions of minerals in the body?
minerals are needed for almost every process of life, minerals become part of the body, the body requires 16 minerals a day
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What is the function of complex carbohydrates
excellent source of fuel for the body, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber
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How much of the human body contains water?
1/2 to 3/4 of the human body consists of water
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Name four food sources of protein
meat, fish, eggs, poultry, dairy products, legumes, nuts and seeds
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What are the three functions of vitamin A
helps keep skin and hair healthy, aids in night vision, plays a role in developing strong bones and teeth
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List four minerals
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, iodine, zinc, copper, sulfur, chloride
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Food sources of simple carbohydrates
fruits, juices, milk, and yogurt, candy, soda, and jelly
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Name the two types of Carbohydrates
complex carbohydrates, simple carbohydrates
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Name four food sources for fats
butter, vegetable oil, nuts and seeds, meats, salad dressings
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What are the two functions of vitamin D
helps the body use calcium and phosphorus, plays a role in building strong bones and teeth
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What are the functions of vitamin b-complex
helps the body use te energy from foods we eat. helps brain, nerves, and muscles function
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What are the two types of protein?
complete protein, incomplete protein
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List the four functions of water in the body
carries nutrients to your cells and carries waste from the body, regulates body temp., dissolves vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients, lubricates joints
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Name four food sources for Vitamins
fruits, vegetables, milk, whole-grain breads, cereals and legumes
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What is the function of vitamin E
helps form red blood cells, muscles, and other tissues
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What are the functions of vitamin C
hleps heal wounds, helps maintain healthy bones, teeth, and blood vessels, helps body fight infection
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Name the water soluble vitamins
Vitamins C and B-complex
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