Nutrition Flashcards

Front

What are the 6 nutrients?

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Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Vitamins

Front

What are the 3 types of fats?

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trans, unsaturated and saturated

Front

When you don't drink enough water you can become:

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dehydrated 

Front

Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

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Protein

Front

What foods contain all nine essential amino acids (complete protein)?

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Meats, dairy and soy

Front

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

Back

simple and complex

Front

The process of converting the energy in your food into energy your body can use.

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Metabolism

Front

Which type of fat may help LOWER your risk of heart disease and is healthy for you?

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Unsaturated Fats

Front

What are the two types of protein?

Back

complete and incomplete

Front

What does the body use to carry nutrients and waste, and help joints move smoothly?

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Water