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contains mostly carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
carbohydrates |
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complex organic substances |
vitamins |
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B-1, K, and D are examples |
vitamins |
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a major source of energy |
carbohydrates |
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calcium is an example |
mineral |
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necessary to produce hormones and enzymes |
protein |
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made of amino acids |
protein |
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neither plant nor animal |
mineral |
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found in cereals, potatoes, and cake |
carbohydrates |
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greasy test on paper towels |
fats |
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absorbed through roots, dissolved in water |
minerals |
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the liquid portion of our diet |
water |
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turn to sugar with saliva |
carbohydrates |
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turn to ashes when heated |
minerals |
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major component of green vegetables, fish, meat, beans, and whole grains |
protein |
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The five food groups are ???, ???, ???, ???, and ???. |
vegetables,grains, dairy, protein, fruits |
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The stomach adds ??? and ??? to the digestion of protein. |
acid, enzymes |
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The mouth begins the digestion of |
carbohydrates (starches) |
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Two small organs near the small intestine that add digestive juices to the small intestine are the ??? and ???. |
gall bladder, pancreas |
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Undissolved food collects in the ??? to be removed later. |
large intestine |
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What is the number sequence you need to remember? |
4,3,5,2,1 |
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Why is MyPlate constructed in the way it is? |
It is organized according to the proportions needed each day considering a person's age and gender to suggest the healthiest amounts for each person to eat. |
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Write an ideal daily menu. Explain why each item is included. |
Grains: 5-9 ounces per day. Recommended: hot cereal, dry cereal, cooked rice, bread, etc. Vegetables: 2-3 per day cups Recommended: any vegetables cooked, canned, or raw. Fruits: 1-2 cups per day Recommended: 1 medium sized fruit, with half a cup of fruit juice. Protein: 5-6 ounces per day. Recommended: meat, dried beans, eggs, nuts Dairy: 3 cups per day Recommended: milk, yogurt, cheese Why all of this? Because this is how much nutrition your body needs everyday to function properly |