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Nutrition Unit
What I need to know for my Nutrition test.
Question | Answer |
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what is a nutrient | substance in food that gives you energy and helps you grow |
6 nutrients | carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water |
example of a carb | rice |
example of a protein | nuts |
example of a fat | meat |
example of a vitamin | vegetables and fruit |
example of a vitamin | iron |
A of good health | aim for fitness |
B of good health | build a healthy base |
C of good health | choose sensibley |
tips to a great plate | balance calories, avoid oversized portions, small amounts of sodium, fat free/low fat 1% milk, half grains whole grain |
three factors that influence food choice | smell, convenience, religion |
what is an eating disorder | discomfort in ones own body |
anorexia | starving yourself |
bulimia | eating a lot then throwing it up |
main function of digestive system | change food into substances body can use |
digestive system fun fact | you make 1-3 pints of saliva a day |
what does keeping food safe mean | preparing and eating it in the right way |
five food groups | grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy, protein |
grain example | bread |
vegetable example | pepper |
fruit example | apple |
dairy example | milk |
protein example | meat |
what is an empty calorie | food with no nutritional value |
3 examples of empty calories | cheese, soda, sports drink |