Nutrition Flashcard Prep

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The definition of nutrition is...

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the way our bodies take in and use food

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Carbohydrates are used: for blood clotting, for muscle development, to lower cholesterol levels, for energy

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for energy

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1 gram of Carbohydrates contains:

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4 calories

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1 gram of Fats contains:

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9 calories

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1 gram of Protein contains:

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4 calories

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Vitamin D is known as the:

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Sunshine Vitamin

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Vitamin K is known as the:

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Clotting Vitamin

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Iron is used for:

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making hemoglobin for oxygen transport

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Zinc is used for:

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immune system function and acne

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HDL (high density lipoprotein) is:

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Good cholesterol