Lifespan health unit 2.2

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meat is...

- can be high in fat and increase cholestrerol lvls in the blood

meat is not...

- not the best source of protein cause it does not provide the body essential amino acids - not a rich source of vitamin C calcium and other minerals - not a complete protein - not restrict s/he protein intake to foods such as beans and nuts

How many cups of milk contain the right amount of calcium for a growing adolescent for one day

3

what percent should a persons total calorie intake should consist of fat

30%

average adolescent should consume no more than ___ tsp of fat perday

8

Vegetables

An excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin D

10

And adolescent needs to eat around how many oz of grain products a day

The most important meal of the day

Breakfast

Dairy products are a good source of ____ and vitamin D

Calcium and protein

Grain products are a good source of __ and ___

Carbohydrates ; Vitamin B

The best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals is to

Eat a variety of foods

Where can vitamin d be found in

Fortified lowfat milk

Carotene

Found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits

what removes the build up of cholesterol in the walls of artries

HDLS

Vitamin A

Helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection

Fiber

Helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer

Vitamin C

Links to increase immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body

Four

Number of servings of fruit that a teenager needs to eat each day

Righting a high ___ breakfast will keep you energized throughout the day

Protein

Eating ___ meals will help you to establish healthy eating habits

Regular

Sucrose

Table sugar

Citrus fruit

The most abundant source of vitamin C

3 1/2

The number of cups of vegetables that a teen needs to eat each day

Whole-grain

These breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals

Fructose

Type sugar found in all fruits

Calcium

Used for the growth and development of strong bones and teeth

what type of ingredients should you avoid eating?

artificial ingredients such as food preservatives and dyes

what are healthy habits based on

attitude of thankfulness towards God

foods with lots of ___ are good sources of vitamins c b6 and e, and are also linked to the reduction of cancercausing agients

fiber

what types of foods are the best source of calories

food that is high in vitamins and minerals and low in fat and sugars

what is glutton

its a ungrateful person that habitually ignores his or her feelings of fullness

what fats causes the rise of lodensity lipoprotein in the blood

polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats

what should guide our eating habits (besides taste buds)

should be regulated according to calorie, nutrient, and fat content

what is the best way to regulate your eating habits

striking the right balance is essential to practicing healthy eating habits that bring glory to God

Hunger is the body's way of telling you what?

that its in need of essential nutrients

what info do food labels provide

the percentage of U.D. Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) of essential nutrients and the ingredients

How do taste buds help us to eat better?

they encourage a desire for a variety of flavors, which also stimulates our appetite for foods that offer different nutrients

What are "Extras" in food

to enhance the flavor of food and should be eaten in small amounts

Why did God give us food?

to strengthen us and to give us pleasure


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