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| What is a chemical substance that is needed to carry out life processes? |
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| What is a nutrient that supplies energy? |
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| What is a nutrient that is needed to build and repair cells? |
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| What is a nutrient that is stored and used for energy if carbohydrates are not available? |
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fat Fats are also used for: insulation - they keep your body warm and protect body organs. |
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| Name the 5 main nutrients. |
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carbohydrates fats proteins vitamins minerals
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| Why should you eat a variety of foods? |
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| because not many foods have ALL 5 types of nutrients that your body needs |
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| Which nutrient is your main source of energy? |
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| What are the 2 kinds of carbohydrates? |
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simple carbohydrates complex carbohydrates
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| Describe simple carbohydrates. |
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ex: sugar (sucrose, fructose) gives you short, quick bursts of energy
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| Describe complex carbohydrates. |
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ex: starches (bread, cerael, pasta) give you energy over a longer period of time
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| What are 2 forms of fats? |
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solid fats (from animals: butter, lard) liquid fats (from vegetables: corn oil, olive oil)
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| How are proteins used by your body? |
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growth and repair build tissue energy - when carbonhyrates and fats and used up
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| What are some good sources of proteins? |
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milk fish meat cheese peas peanuts beans
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Although it is NOT a nutrient, it is needed because: 2/3 of your body is water chemical changes need water it controls your temperature
You need at least 6 glasses a day! |
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