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Vocabulary
Bad Fats
Good Fats
Digestive System
Random
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Cells that store lots of energy
Fat Cells
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What kind of fats are bad?
Saturated fats
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What kinds of fats are good?
Unsaturated fats
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Where does digestion begin?
With the mouth
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What is the process of breaking down food called?
Digestion
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People who study foods and diets
Nutritionists
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What are bad fats like at room temperature?
Solid
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What are good fats like at room temperature?
Liquid
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Is the small intestine or large intestine longer?
The small intestine
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How much energy do fats store in comparison to proteins and carbohydrates?
They can store twice as much.
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A digestive juice produced by the liver
Bile
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Where do bad fats usually come from?
Animal sources
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Where do good fats usually come from?
Plants
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What is the chemical contained in saliva that helps break down foods?
Enzymes
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At what age are fats important for quick growth, especially for nerve and brain tissue?
From infancy to 2 years old
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Finger-like organs in the small intestines
Villi
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What are 3 examples of bad fats?
Any of the following: butter, cheese, chocolate, cocoa butter, coconut oil, cream, eggs, hydrogenated shortening, ice cream, lard, palm oil, red meat, whole milk
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What are 3 examples of good fats?
Any of the following: canola oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, fish, nuts, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil
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In what organ is the excess water and leftover minerals removed from waste?
The large intestine
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How long does the whole digestive process take?
It can take from 12 hours to 2 days.
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A unit of heat; a measure of the energy in food
Calorie
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What percentage of the 30% daily fat calories should come from "bad fats"?
Only 10%
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How do experts believe monounsaturated fats help the body stay healthy?
They reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
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What are the two types of digestion?
Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
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What are the 6 types of nutrients your body needs?
Water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.