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Nutrition

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NUTRITION TERMS

NUTRIENT= a substance in food that:

    • aids body _______________
    • ___________ of cells
    • helps ____________
    • provides ____________

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CALORIE=

a unit of __________ produced by food and used by the body.

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  • (_________ cal=1 pound)

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Caloric Management

  • Lose weight –

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  • Gain weight –

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  • Maintain weight –

Expend _______ calories than you consume

Expend _______ calories than you consume

Expend _____________ amount of calories you consume

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Protein

  • GROWTH-BUILD ___________
  • TO BUILD, ____________ AND MAINTAIN BODY ___________

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Proteins

____________________ =

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HAS ALL _______________ THAT THE BODY CANNOT PRODUCE

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A PROTEIN FROM __________ SOURCES THAT DON’T HAVE ALL ________________

2 MAIN TYPES

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Carbohydrates�

  • The main source of _____________ for the body.

SIMPLE =

    • sugars
    • enter the ____________ rapidly and provide quick ___________
    • found ____________ in fruits and honey
    • Artificial types include ________ and ________
    • These provide ________ but few vitamins and minerals.

COMPLEX =

  • stored in ___________
  • longer lasting _______
  • Provide calories but can include _________ vitamins and minerals
  • Usually provide _________

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Fats

Purposes:

  • surround and cushion __________________
  • ______________ body heat
  • store and use _______________
  • Build __________ cells
  • Provide ______________

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  • SATURATED=
  • a type of fat from dairy products, _______ and poultry
  • Contribute to ________ cholesterol levels
  • ___________ at room temperature

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  • UNSATURATED=
  • a type of fat obtained from _________ products and fish
  • Contribute to ____________ cholesterol
  • ___________ at room temperature

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  • _______unsaturated – Cleans out Blood Fat

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  • _______unsaturated – Does not build up Blood Fat

Fats

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__________ - a nutrient that helps the body use proteins, carbs, fats

__________- a nutrient that regulates many chemical reactions in the body�

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  • *makes basic part of blood
  • *regulates body temp
  • Cushions spinal cord and joints
  • Makes up over 60% body mass

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  • Need min. 64oz (8 – 8oz glasses) per day.

Water- the nutrient involved in all body processes