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Food and nutrients

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    Nutrients and Food
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  • Which type of nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
    Carbohydrates
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  • There are different types of carbohydrates. What are they?
    Sugars, polysaccharides and fibre.
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  • A type of carbohydrate our body can't digest.
    Dietary fibre.
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  • Proteins are macromolecules made up of...
    aminoacids
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  • These three types of nutrients do not provide energy, but they are essential for your health.
    Water, vitamins and minerals.
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  • They give you energy quickly because they are easy to digest.
    Sugars (simple carbohydrates)
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  • State two examples of sources of plant-based fats
    Olive oil, nuts, avocado...
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  • State two examples of plant-based foods rich in protein,
    Beans, nuts, seeds, soy...
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  • TRUE OR FALSE: Nutrients provide energy, regulate body processes and maintain, repair, and grow the cells in our body.
    True. These are the three functions of nutrients.
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  • State two examples of functions of proteins.
    Growth and maintenance of tissues; building hemoglobin, antibodies, some hormones; regulating metabolic reactions...
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  • State two examples of functions of lipids.
    They provide energy, help with blood clotting, regulating blood pressure and immune responses; insulation and protection of your body,..
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  • TRUE OR FALSE: There are two different types of minerals—water soluble and fat soluble
    False. That is how we classify vitamins.
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  • This nutrient makes up about 60 percent of the body's weight, and is involved in virtually every process in your body
    Water
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  • How much fat is there in one portion of this broth?
    3.6 g
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  • How much energy is there in 100 g of this broth?
    40 kcal
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  • What body systems perform the nutrition function?
    The digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and the lymphatic systems.
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