NUTRITION 101 Flashcards

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Two minerals known to influence blood pressure are _________ and __________

A

Sodium and Potassium

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To keep a healthy weight, balance the calories from good with the calories burned in daily work and play

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True

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Brushing and flossing your teeth daily brightens your smile and studies show it may also help keep your heart healthy.

A

True

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Breakfast eaters are less likely to be overweight and more likely to have higher nutrient intakes

A

True

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4
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The brain is fueled by _________and ___________

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Glucose and Carbohydrates

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5
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A person may have a family history of heart disease or diabetes, but that doesn’t meat that a person is destined to have the disease.

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True

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6
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Osteoporosis is a common condition in older adults, especially in ________

A

Women

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7
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Name five food groups

A
  1. Protein
  2. Grain
  3. Fruit
  4. Vegetables
  5. Dairy
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8
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The guidelines are intended for ages two and older, including those at increased risk for chronic disease.
How often are they reviewed?

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Every five years.

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9
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The goals of the USDA are

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  1. Easy to understand image.
  2. Healthy lifestyle.
  3. Reminder to eat healthy.
  4. Visualize a meal.
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10
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My plate was created by the USDA to provide individuals with an easy to understand image that aims to empower individuals to make healthy decisions

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True

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11
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Nutritional facts on a label are listed on the back and ingredients must be listed in order of

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Most to least in food product.

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12
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Food allergies are

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The bodies response to protein in a food.

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13
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A food intolerance are

A

Difficulty in digesting the food.

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14
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These types of foods provides energy nutrients

A

Protein
Fat
Carbohydrate a

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15
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____________ is the body’s preferred source of energy

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Carbohydrates

16
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____________ is the most concentrated source of energy.

A

Fat

17
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A common myth is that eating sugar causes a person to be diabetic.

A

True

18
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The word lipids refer to ___________ and ___________

A

Fats and Oils.

19
Q

Types of fatty acids are ____________ and _______________.

A

Monounsaturated fat

Polyunsaturated fats.

20
Q

Lacto ovo vegetarian.

A

Eat plant-based foods plus milk/dairy products and eggs.

21
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Lacto vegetarians.

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Eat plant-based foods and milk/dairy products.

22
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Vegan vegetarian

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Do not eat any animal-based foods. That includes honey.

23
Q

Some nutrient concerns of vegetarians are

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Iron 
Calcium 
B-12
Vitamin D 
Zinc 
Iodine
Omega-3 fatty acids
24
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Four factors that influence food choices

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  1. Time
  2. Price
  3. Taste
  4. Availability
25
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Nutrition can be posted on the Internet by anyone, so you must carefully review it.

A

True