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Health Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The "MyPlate" graphic shows what food groups to include at every meal? | fruit, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy |
| What three things must be used to determine the calories needed each day? | age, gender, activity level |
| What disease risks could be reduced by controlling body weight and eating less sugar? | diabetes |
| What disease risks could be reduced by eating more calcium? | osteoporosis |
| What disease risks could be reduced by eating less fat and salt? | heart disease |
| What disease risks could be reduced by eating more antioxidants and fiber? | cancer |
| Eat a what of foods? | variety |
| Balance what? | food and exercise |
| Choose snacks low in what? | sugar, fat, salt |
| Pay attention to what sizes? | portion |
| Every morning eat a what? | healthy breakfasts |
| The body's best source of energy | complex carbohydrates |
| Increases blood cholesterol | saturated fats |
| Builds and repairs body cells | protein |
| Removes waste and regulates temperature | water |
| Provides quick, short lasting energy | simple carbohydrates |
| Helps resist germs and illness | vitamin C |
| Builds strong bones and teeth | calcium |
| Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes | vitamin A |
| Needed to form healthy red blood cells | iron |
| Helps the body use calcium for strong bones | vitamin D |
| The chemical substances found in food | nutrients |
| A chart of the relationship between weight & height | body mass index |
| Fat-like substance found in your blood | cholesterol |
| An eating disorder where person starves themselves | anorexia |
| The amount of food the label information is based on | serving size |
| Helps protect cells and reduce the risk of cancer (found in blueberries and broccoli) | antioxidants |
| A unit for measuring the energy available from food | calorie |
| Help for eating disorders: | counselor, nurse, health professional, clinics, support groups |