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the study of nutrients in food how they nourish the body

What is Nutrition?

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the unit of measurement for energy

What is a calorie?

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A condition that occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients

What is malnutrition?

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The body's main energy source.

What is a carbohydrate?

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This item dissolves in water

What is a soluble fiber?

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This item can be found in plant food, such as whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and legumes

What is fiber?

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solid at room temperature and is usually found in animals

What are saturated fats?

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These are liquid at room temperature and are usually found in vegetable oils. (There are two.)

What are monosaturated and polysaturated fats?

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the recommended daily nutrient and energy intake amounts for people of a particular age range and gender

What are Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)?

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the proper temperature range for a store room

What is 50-70 degrees?

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chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases

What are phytochemicals?

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This item DOES NOT dissolve in water

What is insoluble fiber?

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a condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar properly

What is diabetes, or diabetes mellitus?

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These are chemical substances that occur naturally in foods and that are important for good health

What are minerals?

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daily nutrients established by the U.S. government

What is are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)?

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a condition in which the bones gradually lose their minerals and become weak and fragile

What is Osteoporosis?

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the process of reheating or finishing a small batch of food, as needed, or preparing a small amount of food several times during a service period

What is batch cooking?

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these make substances that regulate vital body functions, such as blood pressure, muscle contraction, blood clotting, and immune responses

What are essential fatty acids?

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the type of disease that affects the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the U.S.

What is cardiovascular disease?

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chemical compounds found in food that are needed for regulating metabolic processes, such as digestion and the absorption of nutrients

What are vitamins?

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refers to products that meet the requirements of their certifying organization

What is certified organic?

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translates the RDAs and dietary guidelines into the kinds and amounts of foods to eat each day

What is Choose MyPlate?

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refers to products that have been produced without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, often in a way in which soil and water are conserved

What is organic?

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refers to products grown normally using approved USDA and FDA agricultural methods

What is conventional?

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the five types of vegetarians

What are: 

- Vegetarian 

- Lacto-vegetarian 

- Ovo-vegetarian 

- Lacto-Ovo-vegetarian 

- Vegan

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