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Active lifestyle |
physically active = to walking more than 3 miles at 3-4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity of day-to-day life. |
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Fat |
A nutrient that supplies energy, promotes healthy skin and growth, maintains body temp. protects nerves, carries certain vitamins- ADEK, 20-35% of diet. |
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Calcium |
A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew bones an teeth. It is also important in regulating the function of the heart, muscles, and nerves. |
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Inactive lifestyle |
Includes only the light physical activity of standard day to day life such as getting dressed, preparing food, most of the time is sitting. |
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Carbohydrates |
Essential nutrients that are the body's main source of energy. They are both simple and complex. 45-65% of diet. |
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Iron |
A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew the part of red blood cells that carry oxygen to cells |
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Calories |
Food energy-a measure of the energy used by the body, and of the energy that food supplies to the body. |
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Minerals |
Nutrients such as calcium, iron and zinc some regulate body processes such as blood clotting, bones and teeth, and the nervous system. |
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Daily Value (DV) |
recommended amounts of key nutrients, based on 2000 calories a day. |
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Nutrient dense foods |
Foods that provide high amounts of vitamins and minerals and are lower in calories than similar types of foods. |
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% DVS |
The % Daily Values show specific amounts of nutrients for each food. |
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Protein |
An essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease; it can also provide energy if needed. |
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Saturated Fat |
Fats that are solid at room temp. Fat in meats, poultry skin, and foods made from whole milk. They increase blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease. |
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Unsaturated fats |
Fats that are liquid at room temp such as oils and fish. |
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Trans fats |
They are formed when manufacturers change oils into solid fats like shortening and hard margarine. Found in processed foods and increases risk of heart disease. |
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Vitamins |
Nutrients that do not provide energy or build body tissue, but help regulate body processes. |
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Cholesterol |
A waxy substance found only in animal products, too much will increase risk of a heart attack. |
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Fiber |
A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants, reduces risk of colon cancer and heart disease. |
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Metabolism |
The chemical process that breaks down food to release energy. |
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Basal Metabolic Rate |
The rate which you use energy when your body is at rest. |
