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What are the five dimensions of health
- physical
- mental
- emotional
- social
- spiritual
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What explores the relationship of humans to food
nutrition
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Describe wellness nutrition
approaches food consumption as a positive way to nourish the body
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activities to aviod or prevent inital development of a disease
primary prevention
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early detection of a disease, trying to stop progression or minimize effects
secondary prevention
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minimize complications after a disease has developed
tertiary prevention
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Why do we need nutrition policies
- guide public
- nutrition labeling
- regualte additives
- sanitation standards
- preventing disease and deficiences
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Substances that the body uses from food
nutrients
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Name the 6 nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- proteins
- lipids
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
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nutirients that we must eat because the body does not make them
essential nutrients
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Nutrients that the body can produce in sufficent amounts
Non essential nutrients
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Energy-yielding nurtients like carbs, proteins, and lipids
macronutrients
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Nutirients needed in small amounts like minerals and vitamins
micronutrients
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What are the main functions of essential nutrients
- energy
- regulate body process
- aid in body tissue growth and repair
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vitamins and minerals act as a ________ for the body's use of nutrients as energy
catalyst
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What is the major source of fuel
carbs broken down to glucose
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What are the two different types of carbs
- simple: sugars(fruit, milk, sweetners)
- complex: starch & fibers(pasta,grains,vegetables)
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What type of carb is more benefical
complex
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What is the function of protein
energy
helps make bones, muscle,enzymes,blood,immune system, & cell membrane
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How is protein formed
linking amino acids
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What is the denset form of energy obtained from
lipids
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What are the functions of lipids in our body
- energy
- functioing component of all cells
- role in hormone production
- padding to protect organs
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What is the function of vitamins in our body
assist in digestion, absorption,metabolism,& excreation
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How many essential vitamins are there
13
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Vitamins can be either _____ or _____ soluable
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What are good sources of vitamins
fruits and veggies
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What is the function of minerals in the body
structural functions
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Where are minerals found in the body
fluids
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How many essential minerals are there and how are they divided
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What foods can minerals be found in
- fruit
- veggies
- dairy
- meat
- legumes
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What are the functions of water in the body
break down & reform substances
transport medium
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What is a major part of every body tissue
water
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