Nutrition Flashcard

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What are the three main macronutrients shown in the diagram?

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Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates

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What are the six classes of nutrients mentioned in the text?

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Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

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Which substances can be used by the body as sources of energy?

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Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

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What is the primary role of nutrients in the body according to the text?

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To regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair tissues, and obtain energy

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What is the primary source of energy for your body?

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Foods

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Why do you need energy according to the text?

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To maintain body temperature, keep your heart beating, and understand what you read

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What is metabolism?

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The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy

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What does metabolism involve besides breaking down food? Producing hormones, Repairing and growing body tissue, Circulating oxygen, Absorbing nutrients

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Repairing and growing body tissue

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What are calories?

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Units of energy released when nutrients are broken down

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What does it mean if a food has more calories?

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It contains more energy.