nutrition Flashcards

(16 cards)

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Nutrition

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The process or obtaining the food necessry for health and growth

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2
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carbohydrate

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The primary Energy source of the humman body

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3
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fat

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also a source of energry for the humman body converted fromthe food we eat into suger

fats can be found in nuts fruts vegattables

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4
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fiber

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a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed.

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5
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protens

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primary nutrirents for building muscles, skin ,hair,nailes,and interal organs and they repair tissues

they are found in meat fish egg and milk

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6
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glucose

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a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

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7
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vitamins

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Any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

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8
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calories

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a unit of energy, often used to express the nutritional value of foods,

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9
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minerals

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inorganic elements essential for maintaining good health and various bodily functions

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10
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nutrients

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essential chemical compounds found in food that the body uses for growth, maintenance, and repair

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11
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Fats oil sweets

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0-1servings per day

i need to know what seving ther are

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12
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meat fish beans egg and nuts

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2-3 servings per day

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13
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Milk cheese yogurt

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2-3 servings per day

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14
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fruts

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2-4 servings per day

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15
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vegtables

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3-4 sevrving per day

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16
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bread ceral rice pasta

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6-11 servings per day