Carbohydrates, Proteins, & Fats Review

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Dietary fiber is essential because: it helps with digestion and prevents heart disease by lowering cholesterol

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it helps with digestion and prevents heart disease by lowering cholesterol

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Which are MOST LIKELY to have high amounts of trans fats? Options: Citrus fruits, Fast foods, Lean meats, Vegetables

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Fast foods

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Heather is preparing a shrimp & vegetable stir-fry. Which fat should she use if she wants to decrease LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) & increase HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)?

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Olive Oil

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What is a common function of carbohydrates, proteins, & fats?

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To provide energy

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Sugars such as sucrose, fructose, & lactose are classified as:

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simple carbohydrates

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Diets high in cholesterol & saturated fats are thought to contribute to:

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heart disease

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Olivia's diet is high in animal sources of protein. If she replaces animal sources of protein in her diet with plant sources, she will get:

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Less saturated fat

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Nutrients are:

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Something your body needs to live, grow and function properly

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What percentage of daily calories should come from FATS for an average teenager?

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25-35% calories from fat

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What percentage of daily calories should come from carbohydrates for an average teenager?

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45-65%.