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nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nutrients | The chemical substances in food that are used by your body to keep it going |
| What are the 6 nutrients needed for good health? | protein, fat,carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water |
| How do you get all of the nutrients you need? | Eating a variety of foods |
| What is the function of protein? | used for growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues |
| What are food sources of protein? | meat, fish, eggs, dried beans, milk, peas, nuts and seeds |
| What happens if you do not get enough protein in your diet? | results in slow growth and you may develop infections |
| What is the main function of carbohydrates? | main source of energy in our body |
| What foods are sources of carbohydrates? | candy, fruits, milk and veggies ,breads, cereals, bran and whole grains |
| What are the three carbohydrates and the function of each? | sugars(quick source of energy), starches (longer lasting energy), fiber (aids in digestion) |
| What happens if you get too many carbohydrates in your diet? | weight gain |
| What is the function of fat? | insulates body from cold and protects vital organs |
| What foods are sources of fat? | butter, mayo, meats, cheese,and salad dressing |
| what happens if you get too much fat in your diet? | weight gain |
| what are the functions of water? | regulates body temp |
| how much water should you get each day? | 8-8oz glasses per day |
| water soluble | need to eat everyday |
| fat soluble | don´t need everyday and too much can make you sick |
| deficiencies | shortages |
| What is the function of Vitamin A? | keeps skin in good conditions |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin A? | yellow and green vegetables, fruit, and animal fat |
| What is the function of B Vitamins? | helps release energy from food |
| What foods are sources of B Vitamins? | grains; green, leafy vegetables; legumes; meat; milk |
| What happens if pregnant women don’t get enough folic acid in their diet? | baby is at higher risk for birth defects |
| What are the functions of Vitamin c? | helps heal broken bones and mend wounds, use some nutrients, resist infections, maintain healthy gums, skin and teeth |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin C? | citrus fruits, strawberries, broccli and tomatoes |
| What is the function of Vitamin D? | helps the body use some minerals needed to build bones and teeth |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin D? | found in some fish, and fortified milk |
| What is the function of Vitamin E? | keeps oxygen in body from disolving other nutrients |
| What foods are sources of Vitamin E? | vegetable oil; whole grains; eggs; and green leafy vegetables |
| What is the function of Vitamin K? | helps the blood clot |
| what food sources are vitamin K? | green,leafy vegetables; cauliflower; liver and egg yolks |
| trace minerals | minerals present in living tissues in small amounts |
| What is the function of calcium and phosphorus? | To build strong bones and teeth. |
| What are food sources of calcium and phosphorus? | Milk and dairy products, fish bones (such as in canned salmon and sardines), and dark-green, leafy vegetables |
| What is the function of sodium, chlorine, and potassium? | reducing tiredness, muscle cramps, or heat prostration |
| What are food sources of sodium, chlorine and potassium? | salt, seaweed, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, and olives. |
| What happens if you get too much sodium in your diet? | raises blood pressure |
| What happens if you get too much potassium? | heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting. |
| What is the function of iron? | makes hemoglobin and myoglobin |
| What foods are sources of iron? | nuts., liver, dried fruit., wholemeal pasta and bread, mixed beans,dark leafy green vegetables, oats and tofu |
| Anemia. | a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness. |
| What is the function of iodine? | to make thyroid hormones |
| What foods are sources of iodine? | seaweed, fish, eggs, breast milk,infant formula, dairy products |
| Goiter | a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland. |
| What causes goiters? | Iodine deficiency |
| What is the function of fluoride? | inhibits or reverses the initiation and progression of dental caries (tooth decay) and stimulates new bone formation |
| What are sources of fluoride? | drinking water, toothpaste, beverages and food processed with fluoridated water, dietary prescription supplements that include fluoride |
| What are nutritional needs based on? | the estimated average requirement (EAR) of a population group. |
| Define recommended daily allowances. | Average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals |
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