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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what are the 5 food groups? | vegetables, fruit, grains, dairy, protein |
| give examples of each? | beans. grapes. noodles. milk. seafood. |
| define calorie? | a unit of heat that measures the energy in food |
| what is the least amount of calories u can have per day? | 1800 |
| food labels gives info according to what? | serving size |
| define nutrient? | the key ingrediant found in foods that help us live, grow, and have energy |
| what are the hidden names for sugar on a food label? | anything that ends in "ose" |
| what mineral helps reb blood cells carry oxygen? | iron |
| how is vitamin c used in the body? | regulates body's functions. helps use other nutrients such as water and fat slouble |
| how much water should u drink per day? | 6 to 8 ounces |
| examples of incomplete proteins | beans, peas, and other plants |
| what is the function of carbs? | provides the body with energy |
| what is the function of proteins? | used to repair body cells and tissues |
| what is the function of fats? | used for vitamins. it keeps the skin healthy |
| what is the function of vitamins? | helps regulate the bodys function. helps use other nutrients. fights infections |
| what is the function of minerals? | strengthen muscles, bones, and teeth |
| what is the function of water? | essential for survival |
| what is the difference between satuarted fats and unsaturated fats? | saturated-comes from animals unsaturated-comes from plants |
| what is the difference between simple and complex carbs? | simple-comes from animals complex-made from plants |
| what is the difference between complete proteins and incomplete proteins? | complete-comes from animals incomplete-comes from plants |
| what is the difference between water soluble and fat soluble vitamins? | ws-dissolves in water fs-dissolves in fat |
| examples of minerals | iron, calcium, potassium. |