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The sum of the processes involved in the taking in of nutrients and their assimilation and use for proper body functioning and maintenance of health.
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Nutrition
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The six nutrients:
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Vitamins
proteins minerals fats carbohydrates water |
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This is used to measure food energy in the body
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Calorie
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Functions of nutritents
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Provides energy
regulates body processes builds, maintains, and heals tissue |
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Why is a sound diet good?
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Supplies nutrients
lessesns stressors provides energy enjoy life longer protects future children |
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4 nutritional problems
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Heart disease
cancer stroke diabetes |
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Carbohydrates are made of..
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C+H+O
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Primary energy source
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Carbohydrates
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Digestive end products of carbs
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Water
CO2 energy fiber |
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Sources of carbs
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Honey
sugar fruits |
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Sources of fiber
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Whole wheat
skins of fruits veggies legumes |
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What makes up proteins
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Carbon
Oxygen Nitrogen hydrogen |
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Helps with growth (meats)
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Complete proteins
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Doesnt help with growth (protein shakes)
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Incomplete proteins
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Amino acids that are not made in the body but the body needs them
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Essential amino acids
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