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a quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy
calorie
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to supply the tissue-building materials
protein
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what are some animal protein foods?
meat, pultry, fish, eggs, and milk products
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twice as much energy and calories as carbohydrates or protein
fat
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main source of fuel/energy for the body
carbohydrates
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where are complex carbohydrates found?
grains, vegetables, and legumes
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where are simple carbohydrates found?
glucose, sucrose, and fructose. (SUGAR)
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purpose for minerals.
involved in many body functions
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the most abundant mineral in the body is
calcium
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required for blood to clot and for the heart to function normally
calcium
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necessary for building bones and teeth
phosphorus
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this mineral carries oxygen in the blood
iron
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this vitamin helps the body absorb iron better
vitamin c
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deficiency of this mineral can cause a goiter
iodine
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this mineral maintains proper fluid balance in the body and helps muscles relax/ contract properly
sodium
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how many vitamins does the body need to function normally?
13 essential vitamins
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what are the four fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A,D,E,K
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why are vitamins A,D,E,K called fat-soluble vitamins?
because they dissolve in fat
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nine other vitamins are called?
water-solubles
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water solubles include what vitamins?
eight B vitamins and Vitamin C
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Vitamin A is important for what body function?
eye
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purpose of Vitamin C
maintain the cementing material that holds body cells together
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Vitamin C is needed for
wound healing, development of blood vessels, bones, teeth, and other tissues
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what is the sun vitamin?
Vitamin D
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what is another source of Vitamin D besides fortified milk?
sun
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helps preserve the cell tissues
Vitamin E
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this vitamin is essential because it indirectly helps blood clot
Vitamin K
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what are the 3 known B Vitamins?
riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin
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this vitamin release the energy in foods, have a role in the nervous system, keep digestive system working calmly and maintain a healthy skin
B Vitamins; riboflavin, thiamin, niacin
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this Vitamin B prevents a disease called pellagra
niacin
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needed to maintain normal hemoglobin(the substance in blood that carries oxygen to the tissues)
other B Vitamins; B6,B12, and folacin
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this other B Vitamins help in the production of red blood cells
folacin
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often called the forgotten nutrient
water
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what helps transport nutrients, remove waste, and regulate body temperature?
water
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