Nutrition Study Guide
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Lesson 1 – Nutrition Chapter 9:
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Where does long lasting energy come from?
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What is the difference between HDL and LDL? Which should be higher to reduce your
risk of heart disease?
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What can saturated fat lead to and where does it come from?
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Can you identify some foods that contain high amounts of cholesterol?
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What are the four factors that influence your caloric intake?
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What is fiber and where does it come from?
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What nutrient is considered to be the building blocks of the body?
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Can you list the 6 essential nutrients?
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How many cups of water should you drink a day?
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Can you identify two functions of water in the body?
Lesson 2 – My Plate and Food Labels:
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How are refined grains and whole grains different?
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How are oil and solid fat different?
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Can you identify one difference between the old food label and the new food label?
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How do you identify the ingredient that there is the most of in a food product?
Lesson 3 – Eating Disorders:
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What are the treatment options for eating disorders?
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How are binge eating, bulimia and anorexia different?
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Can you identify 3 potential causes of eating disorders?