The Importance of Nutrition
The body's physical need for food
What is Hunger?
The amount of calories you may consume without gaining weight depends on this
What is activity level or calorie output/expenditure?
The most important meal of the day
What is breakfast?
Does not contain GMOs or use synthetic fertilizers
What are organic foods?
Substances in food that your body needs
What are nutrients?
Simple, complex and fiber
What are types of carbohydrates?
Vitamins B, C, and folic acid
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Vitamins K, E, and D
What are water-soluble vitamins?
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What are fat-soluble vitamins?
10-15% of daily caloric intake
What is protein?
Provides energy but also absorbs and transports vitamins
What is fat?
nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues
What are proteins?
The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide
What is nutrient density?
A tool that can help you choose healthful foods
What is MyPlate
Type of physical activity that helps someone burn fat
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Main fuel sources during moderate-high intensity physical activity
What is low intensity & long duration?
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What are carbs & proteins?
Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
What are carbs, proteins, and fats?
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What are vitamins, minerals, and water?
A basic food group that includes rice, bread and pasta
What are carbs or grains?
Carrots/apples/low-fat milk
What are examples of nutrient-dense foods?
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans
What are dietary guidelines for Americans?
Four things you should do to keep food safe to eat
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Passing bacteria from one item to another
What is to clean, separate, cook, chill?
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What is cross-contamination?
Contains all essential amino acids
What is a complete protein?
Total calories from a sandwich that contains 12g protein, 40 grams of carbs, and 4 grams of fat
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Daily value remaining if looking to consume 50% carbohydrate
What is 244 calories?
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What is 84%?
Contains 1/3 fewer calories, ½ the fat, or ½ the sodium than the original version.
What is light?
Teens recommendation for daily physical activity
What is 60 minutes?
This is the last day in which the quality of a product is guaranteed
What is use by or expiration date?