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19 Cards in this Set
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The nourishing substances in foods that provide energy and promote the growth and maintenance of the body are called?
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Nutrients
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The most important consideration when choosing to eat is?
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Taste
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Your energy needs when your body is at rest and awake are referred to as
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Basal Metabolism
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The smallest contributor to your energy needs is
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The energy needed to digest and absorb food
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Protein is an example of a
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Macronutrient
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Lipids provide ... kcalories per gram
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9
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Sugars are a type of
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Carbohydrates
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Nutrients that either cannot be made in the body or cannot be made in the quantities needed by the body are called
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Essential nutrients
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The process by which food is broken down into its components in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine is
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Digestion
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The digestive system starts with the
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Mouth
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The current food guide for Americans to use is
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MyPlate
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The Asian and Mediterranean diet emphasize
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Plant foods
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Which of the following is NOT a MyPlate food group
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Protein
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If you can eat 2,000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many ounces of protein do you need daily
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5.5
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If you can eat 2,000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many cups of vegetables do you need daily
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2 cups
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If you can eat 2,000 kcalories using MyPlate, how many cups of fruit do you need daily
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2 cups
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Using MyPlate, adults need ... cups from the dairy group daily
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3
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A fairly reliable indicator of body fatness for most people that is used to determine if you are overweight or obese is
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Body Mass Index
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Starch and fiber are examples of
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Complex carbohydrates
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