Ch 8 Flashcard

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What are fad diets?

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Stylish weight-loss plans that promise significant weight loss in short periods of time, often through cutting out food groups or buying premade meals.

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Does fiber provide energy?

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False

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What does the body use to build and maintain muscles, bones, skin, hair, nails, and other organs?

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Proteins

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What is the ratio of the various components—fat, bone, and muscle—that make up the body known as?

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Body Composition

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What percentage of your body is made of water?

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60%.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To build and maintain muscles, bones, skin, hair, nails, and other organs.

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What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

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A measure that uses height and weight to estimate body fat.

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What is the difference between body composition and body mass index?

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Body composition refers to the ratio of fat, bone, and muscle in the body, while BMI is a numerical value derived from height and weight.

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What are the two types of dietary fiber?

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Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.

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What is the role of water in the body?

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Water is essential for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and waste elimination.