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Nutrients
Fats
Proteins & Vitamins
Minerals & H2O
Balance diet
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What are nutrients?
Chemical compounds that are present in food.
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How are fats classified?
Saturated, monoundaturated, or polyunsaturated.
100
What is a complete protein?
Saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
100
What are minerals?
They are essential for the regulation of certain body processes.
100
How do you maintain a healthy body weight?
Balance the calories you consume with the calories you burn.
200
What are the six categories of nutrients?
-Carbohydrates -Fats -Proteins -Vitamins -Minerals -Waters
200
What do fats supply energy to?
Supply energy to the body in highly concentrated form.
200
What do proteins consist of substances?
Amino acids.
200
What are major minerals?
Minerals that must be consumed in relatively large amounts. 100 milligrams daily.
200
What should we consume in order to stay healthy?
A varied diet that contains all essential nutrients.
300
What are the functions of nutrients?
-Supply energy -build cells & replace them -regulate body processes
300
Fats are members of what group of components?
Lipids
300
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are present in foods in extremely small qualities, they are essential for regulating body functions.
300
What is a trace mineral?
Minerals that must be present in smaller amounts.
300
In order to avoid gaining weight adults should try to get how much exercise?
Try to get 60 mins of exercise most days.
400
What is a Calorie?
Unit of measurement of energy.
400
What is another member in the lipid group?
Cholesterol
400
What are vitamins classified as?
Water soluble & fat soluble.
400
What is a compound of table salt?
Sodium.
400
What foods have the highest nutrient density?
Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, Low Fats or Low Free Milk.
500
What can be used by the body to supply energy?
Carbohydrates, proteins & fats.
500
What are trans fats?
One group of saturated fats.
500
What does a lack of certain vitamins cause?
Deficiency diseases.
500
What is the recomendation of drinking water?
8 glasses.
500
What is food guide to healthy eating refer to?
" Food Rainbow "