Nutrition preflashcard

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Body Mass Index is a ratio of a person's weight to his or her

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height

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Fad diets are not recommended because

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they often exclude essential nutrients

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Which foods should diabetics limit to help control blood sugar levels? Options: foods high in protein, foods high in fiber, foods low in fat, foods high in sugar

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foods high in sugar

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Complex carbohydrates are

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composed of sugars linked together, found in grain products, good sources of energy.

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Which of the following foods are high in protein? an apple, lettuce, candy, chicken

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chicken

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Bad fats are

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saturated and trans fat

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Good fats are

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unsaturated and omegas

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Simple carbs come from

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Table sugars

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Calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, chlorine, and sulfur are needed how often?

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Daily

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Guidelines for eating healthy include: balance food and physical activity.

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balance food and physical activity