Nutrition Vocabulary Terms

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What are the 6 Essential Nutrients in a balanced diet?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic nutrient that is the main source of energy for cell activities. Sources are bread, pasta, and rice.

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What are proteins?

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An organic nutrient used for the growth and repair of tissues. Provides energy. Sources are meat, fish, cheese, and eggs.

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What are the 3 uses of food?

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Provides fuel for energy, provides material for growth and repair of tissues, helps the body fight disease and stay healthy.

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What are lipids?

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An organic nutrient that is a source of stored energy; forms cell membranes; provides insulation; protects organs from mechanical damage. Sources are meat, oils, nuts, margarine.

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What is Vitamin A?

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Vitamin essential for normal vision; lack of this vitamin can cause night blindness. Sources are fish liver oils, liver, butter, margarine, carrots.

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What is Vitamin C?

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Vitamin found in citrus fruits and vegetables. Deficiency results in a disease called scurvy.

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What is Vitamin D?

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Vitamin that helps bones absorb calcium and phosphate. Deficiency results in rickets and poor teeth. This vitamin is made in the skin in the presence of sunlight. Other sources are fish liver oils.

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What is Iron?

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Mineral; forms part of the hemoglobin in red blood cells and helps carry oxygen. Sources are red meat, liver, eggs, some vegetables (e.g. spinach).

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What are Calcium and Phosphorus?

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Minerals used to make teeth and bones. Sources are dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), fish, bread, vegetables.