Nutrition Flashcards

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Macronutrients

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Energy-yielding nutrients - carbohydrates, protein, and fat

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Micronutrients

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Non-energy-yielding nutrients - vitamins & minerals

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Calories

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The measurement of energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

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USDA recommendations for daily nutrition

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45-65% carbohydrates, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein

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Carbohydrate

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Your body's main source of energy and provides a foundation for a healthy diet

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Simple Carbohydrate

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Simple sugars naturally found in fruits and milk

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Complex Carbohydrate

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Found in the starch and fiber contained in foods such as whole-grain breads and vegetables

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Calories per gram of carbohydrates

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Both simple and complex carbohydrates provide four calories per gram of weight

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Nutrient-dense food

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High in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients while remaining relatively low in calories

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Soluble fiber

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Partially digestible and absorbs water as it passes through the digestive system