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100

6 groups of substances from food which the body uses to function are _____________

Nutrients

100

The nutrient that is the most concentrated source of food energy.

Fats

100

The nutrient that is the major source of energy in you diet.

Carbohydrates

100

The "sunshine" vitamin.

Vitamin D

100

The nutrient that carries nutrients to the cells, carries waste products and regulates body temperature.

water

200
The science of how nutrents support the body

Nutrition

200

The type of fats that come from animal sources and are solid at room temperature.

Saturated fats

200

Complex carbohydrates found in cereals, breads, rice and pasta.

Starches

200

The vitamin needed for good vision and healthy skin and growth.

Vitamin A

200

The Grain, Fruit, Vegetable, Protein and Dairy Group make up _______   __________.

MyPlate

300

The building blocks of protein

Amino Acids


300

The minerals that builds strong bones and teeth

Calcium/Phosphorus

300

A complex carb that can't be digested and stimulates digestion.

Fiber

300

The vitamin that helps heal and fight infection.

Vitamin C

300

People who consume no foods of animal origin.

Vegans

400
An abnormal loss of body fluids.

Dehydration

400

A lack of this mineral causes anemia.

Iron

400

The nutrient needed for growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues.

Protein

400

Name the two water soluble vitamins.

Vitamins B and C

400

Being 10% over healthy weight.

Overweight.

500

Energy needs when you are lying at rest

Basal Metabolism

500

A deficiency disease caused by a lack of calcium in the body.

Osteoporosis

500

Proteins that provide all the amino acids your body needs.

Complete

500

Name the fat soluble vitamins.

Vitamins A, D, E and K

500

Being 20% over healthy weight.

Obese