Learn about nutrition and how it is associated with Dentistry
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| A well-balanced mixture of all 8 amino acids are found in a____. | Complete protein
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| The body uses ____ as the chief source of energy | carbohydrates
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| Compounds in proteins used by the body to build and repair tissues are ____. | Amino acids
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| The 3 types of carbohydrates are simple sugars, complex carbohydrates, and ____. | dietary fiber
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| How many amino acids are essential? | eight
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| Well-nourished persons are usually better able to ____ than poorly nourished individuals. | heal and ward off infections
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| Which term or phrase refers to the components in food that are needed by the body? | Nutrients
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| What does RDA stand for? | recommended dietary allowance
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| What is the largest section on the pyramid? | Grains
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| What are commonly known as starches? | Complex carbohydrates
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| The body uses ____ as the chief source of energy. | Carbohydrates
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| How many key nutrients are there? | six
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| Sources of _____ can help lower blood cholesterol. | water-soluble fiber
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| Any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque is described as being : | cariogenic
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| What is the only nutrient that can build and repair body tissue? | proteins
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| What can prevent cholesterol from oxidizing and damaging arteries? | Antioxidants
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| A significant component of saliva that is known as the "forgotten nutrient" is: | water
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| Foods that have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers will have a(n) _____ label. | Organic
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| The eating disorder that can be easily recognized in the dental office by severe wear on the lingual surface of the teeth caused by stomach acid from repeated vomiting is: | Bulimia
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| Food labeling is regulated by the: | USDA
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| The American Heart Association recommends that no more than __% of the daily calorie intake should be in the form of fats. | thirty
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| The RDA of water for an adult is ___ ounces per day. | sixty-four
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| A ____ carbohydrate supplies calories without providing another nutritive valve. | refined
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| Whole grain cereals and breads are a good source of: | B vitamins
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| Too much of which mineral can lead to the development of kidney stones? | Calcium
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