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Nutrition Unit 7th Grade Health

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What are the six nutrients?   carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water  
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What three nutrients give us energy?   carbohydrates, proteins and fats  
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What are calories?   they are how we measure how much energy a certain food has.  
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How many calories does carbohydrates have per gram?   4 calories  
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How may calories does protein have per gram?   4 calories  
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How many calories does fat have per gram?   9 calories  
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What are empty calories?   they are foods with high calories but low nutritional value.  
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Starches (bread, pasta and rice) are what type carbohydrates?   Complex  
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Sugars (chocolate) are what type of carbohydrates.   Simple  
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When our bodies burn calories, what do we burn first?   carbohydrates  
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Fiber can help prevent some cancer, which one?   Colon  
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Which type of fat is solid or semi solid at room temperature?   Saturated  
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Which type of fat is liquid at room temperature?   Unsaturated  
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Which cholesterol is good. HDL or LDL?   HDL  
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Proteins are made of up?   Amino Acids  
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How many amino acids are essential?   9  
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Which nutrient is burned second for it's energy?   Protein  
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What is the difference between "Complete" and "Incomplete" proteins?   Complete has all the essential amino acids  
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What are the two types of vitamins?   Fat Soluble and Water Soluble  
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How do we get rid of the extra water soluble vitamins?   Through our urine  
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What is "Nutrient Deficiency"?   occurs when our body does not have enough of the 6 nutrients needed to function properly  
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What percent or our bodies are water?   55-75%  
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If you have headaches, what nutrient might help?   water  
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How much water should we have per day on the average?   64 oz. (8 glasses/8 oz each)  
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What are some early symptoms of dehydration?   fatigue, loss of appetite and dry eyes  
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What are the ABC's of good health?   A= Aim for Fitness B= Build a healthy base C=Choose sensibly  
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What makes a food "Junk Food"?   Depends on the nutrients it provided relative to how many calories it contains  
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What does it mean to be a vegetarian?   They limit their diet to few or no animal products, usually no meat except seafood.  
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What does it mean to be "Vegan"?   They will not eat any animal products  
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What is a big dietary concern for vegetarians and vegans?   They may not not get enough protein.  
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