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nutrients are components of food that are

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indispensable to the body’s functioning

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nutrients do what

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provide energy
serve as building material
help maintain or repair body parts
support growth

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essential nutrients are necessary for

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normal body functioning

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phytochemical are compounds in

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plant-derived foods

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supplements are

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pills, liquids, or powders that contain purified nutrients or other ingredients

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whole foods are unprocessed

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natural foods like veggies, fruits, meats, milks and grains

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staple foods

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foods used frequently or daily

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enriched foods

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nutrients have been added

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processed foods are any foods that undergo

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milling, alteration of texture, or adding any additives

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organic foods are grown without any

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synthetic pesticides or fertilizers

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eating pattern is a habitual way of

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choosing foods

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adequacy is providing all

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the essential nutrients, fiber and energy

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balance is not overemphasizing

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one food group at the expense of another

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calorie control is eating foods that provide the correct amt of

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energy for your body

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moderation is

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not too much or too little of something

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variety

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wide selection of foods

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three different forms of malnutrition

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deficiency
imbalance
toxicity(excess)

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negative impact of food choices on a persons health

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chronic diseases: heart diseases, diabetes, some kinds of cancers and dental disease

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list the seven major categories of nutrition and weight related objectives included in healthy ppl 2020

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chronic diseases
food safety
maternal, infant, and child health
food and nutrient consumption
eating disorders
physical activity and weight control
food security

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six classes of nutrients fond in food

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carbs, fat, protein, water, vitamins and minerals

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carbs give the body

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energy

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protein grows and repairs

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tissue in the body

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fats give the body

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energy

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vitamins and minerals are regulators meaning they

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assist in all body processes

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we lose water meaning we need a high intake of water, without sufficient water

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the body’s cells cannot function

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discuss the factors that affect human food choices

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convenience
cultural and social meanings
price
taste
vegetarian or omnivore
social norms
habit
values or beliefs
weight

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nutrient density is

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little to no fat and/or no added sugars like whole foods

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calorie density has

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fat or added fat with added sugars like fried foods and icecream

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ways to determine the authenticity of nutrition sources

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