Nutrition Review

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Which are essential nutrients?

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fats, proteins, carbohydrates

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Which nutrient provides us with the most energy? Options: protein, fat, carbohydrate, water

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fat

Front

Where do we get most of our energy?

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carbohydrates

Front

Which nutrient helps build muscle tissues: water, protein, carbohydrates, fat

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protein

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How many different types of minerals are there?

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2

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Which fat is the "bad" fat?

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saturated fat

Front

What percentage of your grains should be whole grains? Options: < 30%, < 50%, > 50%, > 90%

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> 50%

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According to My Plate, what should you watch out for? Options: too many minerals, too many fats and sugars, not enough empty calories, small amounts of fat, sugar and salt.

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too many fats and sugars

Front

You might decrease rates of certain cancers with more ___________. Options: oxygen, antioxidants, good vaccines, proteins

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antioxidants

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A disease in which bones become brittle is called ____________.

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osteoporosis