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Decks in this class (19)

Chapter 1
Rda 1,
Ear 2,
Eer 3
34  cards
Spotlight G
Concerns for older adults 1,
Define sarcopenia 2,
Vitamins and minerals needed for ...
9  cards
Spotlight F
What are children eating in the u...,
What is milk anemia 2,
What percentile is considered ove...
12  cards
Spotlight E
Role of placenta during pregnancy 1,
Pregnancy weight recommendations 2,
Distribution of weight gain durin...
24  cards
Chapter 13
Nutrient requirements for teenage...,
Determinants for adolescents 18 21 2,
Explain how my plate is useful fo...
10  cards
Chapter 9 and 10
Functions of water 1,
What is osmosis 2,
What happens to thirst as we age 3
35  cards
Chapter 12
Physical activity vs excercise 1,
Benefits of excercise 2,
Four types of excercise 3
22  cards
Spotlight H
Agencies that protect the safety ...,
When can contamination of food oc...,
Causes of foodborne illnesses 3
13  cards
Ch. 7-8 and Spotlight D
List fat soluble vitamins 1,
Properties if fat soluble vitamins 2,
Functions of vitamin a d e and k 3
64  cards
Ch. 11
What three factors influence obes...,
Health consequences of obesity 2,
Stats on obesity and overweight 3
26  cards
Spotlight C: Plant diets
Lacto ovo 1,
Pescatarian 2,
Vegan 3
12  cards
Ch. 14 Food Security
What is food insecurity 1,
Outcomes of chronic hunger 2,
Main reason for hunger 3
15  cards
Ch. 6 - Proteins
Recommended daily amount of prote...,
Functions of protein in the body 2,
Structure of proteins 3
21  cards
Spotlight B: Lipids Health/Disease
Leading cause of death in the usa 1,
Atherosclerosis 2,
Desirable cholesterol blood limits 3
11  cards
Ch. 5 Lipids
Describe four classes of lipids 1,
Functions of fats in body 2,
Saturated fatty acids 3
19  cards
Spotlight A: Diabetes
What two hormones are secreted by...,
Define glycemic index 2,
What are resistant starches 3
16  cards
Ch. 4: Carbs
What are the functions if carbohy...,
Name the three monosaccharides 2,
What monosaccharide gives fruit i...
26  cards
Chapter 3
Define mechanical digestion 1,
Define chemical digestion 2,
Where are the two places chemical...
27  cards
Chapter 2
What is a food desert 1,
What is a food swamp 2,
Define nutrient dense and energy ...
30  cards

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