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Nutrition Unit
What I need to know for my Nutrition test.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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