Nutrition Final

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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