Nutrition Flashcard

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This nutrient is necessary for building muscle and blood.

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protein

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A good meal to eat for "carb loading" would be... steak & onions, ice cream sundae with hot fudge, chicken broth, whole wheat pancakes and fresh fruit

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whole wheat pancakes and fresh fruit

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Fish, meat, tofu and peanut butter are good sources of

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protein

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Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you get enough

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vitamins & minerals

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This nutrient is needed in small amounts to insulate our bodies from the cold and to cushion our organs

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fat

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The body's main source of energy

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Carbohydrates

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Promotes repairing and rebuilding of muscle tissue

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Protein

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What is the main role of carbohydrates? Options: protecting your nerves, forming your cells, maintaining body temperature, supplying energy for your body's functions

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supplying energy for your body's functions

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To be healthy, you have to cut all the fat from your diet.

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WHAT ARE THE 6 NUTRIENTS? Options: Carbs, Meats, Fibers, Water, Protein, and Dairy, Fruits, Milk, Fibers, Water, Pork, and Vitamins, Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins, Carbs, Fats, Fibers, Cheese, Protein, and Vegtables

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Carbs, Fats, Minerals, Water, Proteins, and Vitamins