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What is the risk of eating too many foods that contain saturated fat?
Increases your risk for heart disease and stroke
Who needs the most calcium?
Children and teens ages 9 to 18
What does Omega 3- fatty acids help prevent in your body?
Heat disease.
What happens to your body if you do not consume enough protein?
Your body will lose muscle mass and strength over time.
What is the function of protein?
energy, body structure, and regulate body processes
What type of fatty acids are included in Polyunsaturated fats?
Omega-3 and Omega-6
What are possible deficiency symptoms of Vitamin A?
- Poor night vision
-Dry rough skin
-Extreme dryness of the eyes
In what way does Complex carbohydrates help you?
Provides more sustainable energy.
Thiamin helps turn the food you eat into?
Energy
What is nutritions?
The science that studies how nutrient and compounds in food nourish the body and affect body functions and overall health
What is another name for Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin C
What is the role of vitamin K in the human body?
Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needs for blood clotting and the building of the bones
What does Simply carbohydrates lead to?
Leads to an increase in blood pressure.
Riboflavin is also considered a?
Vitamin
How nutrition affects health?
Compounds in foods that sustain body processes
What is a fruit that is high in potassium?
Bananas
What does vitamin E do to your skin?
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that may be effective at reducing UV damage in skin
How is High amounts of Cholesterol good for your body?
It bulbs healthy cells for your body, but high levels of Cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease
What happens to your body if you consume too much protein?
The protein will be stored as fat
What are the 6 classes of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What is Iron used to make in the body and what is its purpose?
It makes hemoglobin and it is used to carry oxygen throughout the body
What does Vitamin D do?
-Contributes to strong and healthy bones
-Helps the brain function
-Helps the body fight infection
What two things about Monounsaturated fat that are good for you?
Blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Folate is needed in the body to make?
Red and White blood cells
What is the function of vitamins?
regulate body processes and help chemical reactions