Block 3A Intro to Nutrition & Food Labels Flashcard

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Nutrients that are needed in the body and in the foods you eat.

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Essential nutrients

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Cholesterol is an example of a(n) ____________.

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Nonessential nutrient

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TRUE or FALSE: Both essential and nonessential nutrients are vital to maintaining our body's processes.

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TRUE

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This nutrient should make up the bulk of your diet.

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Carbohydrates

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Which type of carbohydrate provide you with a short-term energy source? Options: Dietary fiber, Starches, Complex carbohydrates, Simple carbohydrates

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Simple carbohydrates

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Which type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by human enzymes? Options: Dietary fiber, Starches, Simple carbohydrates, Complex carbohydrates

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Dietary fiber

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Plant sources of proteins are mainly considered __________ proteins.

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Incomplete

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Select the "good" fats below: Saturated fats, Unsaturated fats, Trans fats

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Unsaturated fats

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Which fat is created during the process of hydrogenation?

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Trans fat

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How much water should you drink in a day? Options: 1/2 your body weight in cups, 1 gallon, 8 cups, 1/2 your body weight in ounces

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1/2 your body weight in ounces