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Terms in this set (21)

my plate
a resource for how many servings of food you need a day
carbohydrate
an energy-giving nutrient
nutrient
a substance in food that id necessary for life and growth
nutrition facts label
a resource for how many nutrients are in a serving of food
protein
a nutrient that helps restore the body
malnutrition
a disorder caused by not getting enough nutrients
unsaturated fat
raises blood cholesterol
high levels of blood cholesterol increases risk for
heart disease
which vitamin protects red blood cells
vitamin k
which vitamin helps the body fight diseases
vitamin d
three ways to add more vegetables to your diet
try something new, stock up on veggies, and choose veggies with rich color
what percent of water does you body mainly hold
70%
what are the two types of carbohydrates
there are simple (which are mainly sugar) and complex
fish have what to help prevent diseases
omega 3
calcium is used for building what
bones and teeth
calcium is used for maintaining what
bone mass
you need how many servings a day of calcium
3 servings
the intake of dairy product is very important to bone health during what two things because bone mass is being built
childhood and adolescence
fat
an energy- storage nutrient that helps the body store some vitamins
mineral
a class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain body processes
vitamins
class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth
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