Basic Nutrition #1

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A unit of energy in food

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Calorie

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Type of food required in large amounts in the diet

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Macronutrients

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Elements required in small amounts in the diet

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Micronutrients

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What is the BEST way to get your vitamins and nutrients?

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Eat a variety of real foods

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If you eat MORE calories than you USE you will...

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gain weight

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A macronutrient that stores energy in the body

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Fat

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A macronutrient that helps build, repair, and replace muscles, glands, and organs

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Protein

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A macronutrient that provides energy to the body

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Carbohydrate

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What are the five food groups? Options: Fat, Vegetables, Fruits, Meat, Dairy; Vegetables, Fruits, Protein, Dairy, Grains; Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Fat, Water

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Vegetables, Fruits, Protein, Dairy, Grains

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What process involves the absorption of food (energy and nutrients) by the intestines and distribution throughout the body? Options: Vi, Minerals, Digestion, Calories

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Digestion