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If a person has a body mass index of 30 or greater, they are considered ______________.

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Obese

1
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Complex carbohydrates are another name for?

A

Starches

2
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What type of fatty acids are found in various types of fish?

A

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

3
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What are considered high fiber foods?

A

Grains and certain legumes.

4
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What is a naturally occurring monosaccharide?

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Fruit sugar ( fructose).

5
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Fats are ________ that are responsible for _________________________.

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Macronutrients; they produce materials in the sebaceous glands that lubricate the skin.

6
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What is found in corn oil?

A

Linoleic acid.

7
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What does HDL stand for?

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High-density lipoprotiens.

8
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Elevated cholesterol level may indicate a __________________.

A

Deficiency of inositol.

9
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What do proteins contain?

A

Amino acids.

10
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11 of the 20 __________________ can be synthesized by the body.

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Common amino acids.

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What type of activity will burn 280 calories per hour?

A

Walking

12
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Name a trace mineral that is essential for collagen formation?

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Copper

13
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What breaks down complex food molecules into smaller molecules?

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Enzymes.

14
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What are biological catalysts?

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Enzymes

15
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What helps repair skin and tissues?

A

Vitamin C.

16
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What is glycosaminoglycan?

Where is glycosaminoglycan?

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A water binding substance between the fibers of the dermis.

17
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What is related to the building of tissues and all other bodily functions?

A

Nutrition.

18
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What does the lack of water cause?

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Daytime fatigue.

19
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What do 75% of adults suffer from?

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Dehydration

20
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What does your nutritional need depend on? (List 5)

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Age, sex, weight, physical activity, body type.

21
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What is the production of hemoglobin and oxygenation aided by?

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Iron.

22
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What transports materials through the cell membranes and regulates water levels?

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Sodium.

23
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What prevents cardiovascular disease, reduces the time and severity of colds, and prevents the breakage of capillary walls?

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Ascorbic acid.

24
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What is a recommended guideline for foods in food groups for daily consumption?

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USDA’s MyPlate

25
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What is glucose?

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The most important carbohydrate.

26
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What are macronutrients?

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Basic building blocks necessary for bodily functions. (Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats). Substances necessary for growth and development.

27
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What consists of the two incomplete proteins that make a complete proteins?

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Complementary foods.

28
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What is produced in the intestinal tract?

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Biotin.

29
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What gets stored in adipose (fat) tissue and the liver?

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Vitamin A, D, E and K.

30
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Another name for the micronutrient Vitamin A is _______________.

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Retinol.

31
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There are 8 B vitamins. List the B complex, B, B2 and B6.

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B Complex - Niacin
B - Thiamine
B2 - Riboflavin
B6 - Pyridoxine