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Nutrition basics
Intro to human studies nutrition test.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The most concentrated source of food energy. | Fats |
| Helps reduce tooth decay. | Fluoride |
| Two most abundant minerals in the body; needed to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. | calcium and phosphorous |
| Promotes tissue growth and repair. | Proteins |
| Provides roughage that stimulates the normal activity of your intestines. | Fibers |
| Helps heal wounds. | Proteins |
| Helps prevent night blindness. | Vitamin A |
| A vitamin that helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. | Vitamin D |
| Nutrient found abundantly in citrus fruits and juices. | Vitamin C |
| A deficiency can cause osteoporosis. | Calcium |
| A deficiency can cause anemia. | Vitamin B12 |
| Important to the development of the spine and brain in a fetus. | Folic Acid |
| On average boys require__ calories a day. | 2,800 |
| On average girls require__ calories a day. | 2,200 |
| Calories from proteins. | 4 |
| Calories from carbohydrates. | 4 |
| Calories from fats. | 9 |