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| Define essential amino acids. |
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| one of the essential building blocks of protein; take their name from the fact that we must obtain them from our diet |
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| adding Vitamins and minerals that weren’t originally present |
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| Explain what must be present on a food label. |
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| Explain what is happening if on average, you are taking in about 100% of the recommended amounts of the major nutrients daily, yet you are steadily losing weight. |
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| You are not eating enough calories. |
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| Explain the best approach to weight loss. |
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| moderate reductions in food and an increase in physical activity |
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| What is the purpose of fats? |
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| provides energy and helps the body store and use vitamins |
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| What is the purpose of carbohydrates? |
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| They are the main source of energy for the body. |
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| What is the purpose of proteins? |
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| for structure and building and repairing muscle tissue |
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| What is the number of calories yielded per gram of fat? |
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| What is the number of calories yielded per gram of carbohydrate? |
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| What is the number of calories yielded per gram of protein? |
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| What is cardiovascular disease risk most directly affected by? |
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| consumption of fats and cholesterol |
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| What is the problem that typically leads to eating disorders? |
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