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Nutrition and Nutrients

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  • Which Vitamin helps in the cloting of blood?
    Vitamin K
  • Health related problems associated to obesity
    heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer
  • Which vitamin helps promote strong bones and teeth?
    Vitamin D
  • List all the nutrients that helps the body runs smoothly
    Vitamins, minerals and water
  • Carbohydrates
    Sugars and starches that occur naturally in foods, mainly in plants
  • Which mineral helps the healing of wounds?
    Zinc
  • Which vitamin helps heal wounds and fight infection?
    Vitamin c
  • True or False : Half to two-thirds of your daily energy should NOT come from carbohydrates.
    False
  • What is Nutrition?
    Eating a health or balanced diet necessary for health and growth
  • What are the two types of Carbohydrates?
    Simple and complex
  • Define the term Obesity
    Excess body fat, Overweight
  • Why does the Body need Nutrients?
    Grow, stay healthy, repair tissue, cells and give energy
  • Nutrients
    Substances found in food that your body needs to stay healthy
  • Which mineral helps to build strong bones and teeth?
    Calcium
  • Which vitamin promotes health skin and improve vision
    Vitamin A
  • B.M.I
    Body Mass Index- Weight to height ratio- Used as an indicator of obesity and underweight
  • List all the nutrients that provides energy
    Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat
  • True or False: Eating high-fiber foods can help reduce your risk of certain types of cancer and heart disease.
    True
  • What is the function of Carbohydrates?
    Primary source of energy
  • Foods rich in carbohydrates
    Bread, Pasta, Potatoes, Mango apples,
  • True or False: Fiber is a special type of complex carbohydrate found in raw fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
    True