Nutrition

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1st Point of MyPlate
Balancing calories
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2nd Point of MyPlate
Knowing what foods to increase
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3rd Point of MyPlate
Knowing what foods to decrease
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3 Types of Dairy
Milk cheese yogurt
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3 Types of Protein
Eggs fish poultry
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3 Types of Fruits
Apple banana grape
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3 Types of Vegetables
Broccoli lettuce potatoes
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3 Types of Grains
Wheat rice oats
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Nutrition
The study of how your body uses the food you eat
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Calorie
Unit of energy gained by consuming food
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Carbohydrate
Furnish the body with energy, help digest fats, and stimulate the digestive tract
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Protein
Provide energy, regulate body process, and provide amino acids for body growth, repair, and maintenance
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Categories of Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats or Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
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How many calories in a gram of protein
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How many calories in a gram of carbs
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How many calories in a gram of fat
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Related to healthy eyes
Vitamin A
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Vitamin deficiency related to severe birth defects
Folic acid
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Best source of Vitamin D
Sun
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What happens if you eat 100 extra cal/day
10 extra pounds/year
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What are nutrient dense foods
Foods that provide a lot of nutrients
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What are empty calories
Food that provides little or not nutrients