Nutrition Flashcard

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Which of the following IS NOT a tip for healthy eating?
Drink more water.
Eat a variety of foods.
Eat more calories than you think you’re going to need, just to be safe.
Don’t go crazy about what you eat.

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Eat more calories than you think you’re going to need, just to be safe.

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How many calories should an active teenage male be consuming each day?

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3100

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The source of energy containing the most energy per gram is? Fat, Carbohydrates, Protein, Minerals

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Fat

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What percentage of our bodies does water make up?

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60-75%

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The purpose of fiber in one’s diet is to?

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Help move food through the digestive system

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Which alternative could be substituted for one ‘meat’ serving? Tofu, Rice, Egg, All of the above, Only (a) and (c)

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Only (a) and (c)

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The best sources of complex carbohydrates are: Fresh fruit, skim milk, lean meat; Fish, salad, yogurt; Whole wheat bread, pasta, brown rice; Chicken, fruit juice, salad

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Whole wheat bread, pasta, brown rice

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The building blocks for proteins are:

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Amino Acids

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Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E

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Vitamin C

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What percentage of our daily calories should come from proteins?

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20%.