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Lesson 1 Review Question
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Define the term nutrition.
 The
process of providing or obtaining the food
necessary for health and growth.
Unit 2 - Nutrition
6 Basic Nutrients
Protein
 Carbohydrates
 Fat
 Vitamins
 Minerals
 Water
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Vitamins
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Organic compounds required by humans
in small amounts from the diet.
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Organic: Of, relating to, or derived from living matter.
Minerals
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Elements that originate in the earth and
cannot be made by living systems.
Vitamin A
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Helps eyes function normally in the dark,
promotes growth and healthy skin, helps
reduce certain cancers.
 (fish,
dark green and orange vegetables)
Vitamin C
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Helps form connective materials that hold cells
together, protects from bruising, keeps gums
healthy, strengthens immune system.
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(oranges, grapefruit, lemons, strawberries, tomatoes, green leafy
vegetables)
Folate (folic acid)
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B-Vitamin that helps make new cells, may
reduce the risk of heart disease.
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(asparagus, avocado, bananas, cabbage, cantaloupe, green
leafy vegetables, grains)
Iron
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Is needed for red blood cell formation and function,
prevents anemia.
 Anemia = Lack of red blood cells
 Red blood cells carry oxygen
(enriched breads and cereals, red meat, dried beans, blueberries, and broccoli)
Calcium
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Mineral responsible for the development of healthy teeth
and bones.
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(milk, cheese, yogurt, green leafy vegetables, tofu, canned fish)
Sodium
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Mineral required by the body for fluid balance.
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(found in many foods, especially processed foods, frozen meals, soups, and
canned foods)
*Diets high in sodium can cause High Blood Pressure
Empty Calorie Food
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A food that contains little or no nutrients,
but still contains calories
Nutrient-Dense
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Foods that contain many healthy
nutrients
Scenarios
Read the Scenario
 Fill out the sheet in the back of your notes
titled “nutrient scenarios”.
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