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What are vitamins?

Vitamins are compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.

100

What is nutrition? 

Nutrition is the study of how your body uses the food you eat to keep you healthy.

100

What are minerals?

Minerals are nutrients that regulate many chemical reactions in the body. Minerals are found naturally in rocks and soil.

100

What are nutrients?

A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body and supply you with energy.

100

What influences people's food choices? List at least 2

  • hunger 

  • culture 

  • emotions 

  • advertising 

  • nutrition 

  • cost texture/taste preferences

200

List 2 types of vitamins.

1. Fat Soluble

2. Water Soluble

200

Half of your plate should be _____ and _____

fruits & veggies

200

Function of calcium

keeps bones healthy, helps with blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulates normal heart rhythms.

200

List the 6 essential nutrients.

  • Vitamins 

  • Minerals 

  • Water 

  • Protein 

  • Carbohydrates 

  • Fats

200

Choose the 5 MyPlate food groups.

Protein

Grain

Dairy

Fruit

Veggies

300

Function of Vitamin A

maintain healthy skins, bones, vision and teeth.

300

What is a serving size?

a standard amount of food, measured in common household units (e.g., cups, tablespoons, pieces) or grams, used on nutrition labels to provide a reference point for calories and nutrients.

300

Function of potassium

helps your nerves to function and helps your heartbeat stay regular. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells.

300

The main role of water in the body includes:

hydrates the body and regulates body temperature

300

What is the recommended daily consumption of water?

6 to 8 8-ounce glasses

400

Functions of Vitamin D

maintain bones and teeth and helps with calcium

400

What calorie amount are the % daily value on food labels based on?

2,000

400

Function of Iron

a protein that provides oxygen to muscles.

400

The two types of carbohydrates are:

1. simple

2. complex

400

the current United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) nutrition guide

MyPlate

500

The four fat-soluble vitamins are: 

A a

D dog

E eats

K kibble

500

At least 60  minutes of  ___________      is recommended each day for a healthy lifestyle.      

physical activity

500

Function of magnesium

 regulates muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, blood pressure and making protein, bone, and DNA.

500

Fats are also called ________.

lipids

500

Example of protein that does not include meat

Nuts

Cheese

Beans