Nutrients

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  1. 5. Vitamin D and ________ (name the mineral) work together to keep your bones strong.
  2. 7. This nutrient is a building block for EVERY cell in our body (muscles, heart, skin, hair, nails).
  3. 11. Calcium is needed to build strong teeth and ______.
  4. 13. Water helps to regular our body _______, aids in digestion and transports nutrients.
  5. 14. __________ is a waxy, plaque- like substance that causes a traffic jam in your blood vessels. You ONLY get this from eating animal products (butter, cheese, ice cream, bacon, salami, ribs, pepperoni, and other meat product)
  6. 15. Unsaturated fat is "good fat" because it reduces your risk for heart disease. One way to get enough unsaturated fat is to "go for fish, go for nuts, and veg out on avocados and _______."
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  1. 1. The worst kind of fat is trans fat. Check the ingredient list on a food item to make sure it doesn't contain _______ oil (another word for trans fat).
  2. 2. Eating too much ______ fat increases the risk for health problems, like high cholesterol.
  3. 3. Eating a _______ of foods from the 5 food groups is the best way to get all of your vitamins and minerals.
  4. 4. This is the only minerals that should be limited because it leads to high blood pressure. Limit it to 2,300 mg or 1 teaspoon per day.
  5. 6. Eat more complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and oats, because they provide ______ lasting energy.
  6. 7. How much water someone needs depends on their age, weight, and level of _______ activity.
  7. 8. _______ is a type of carbohydrate that only comes from PLANT foods (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans). It is beneficial to get a lot of it because it prevents diseases like cancer and heart disease, keeps you full and helps you go to the bathroom.
  8. 9. _______ drinks (like Gatorade) are unnecessary unless someone is exercising or playing intense sports for longer than 60 minutes in a hot climate.
  9. 10. The main purpose of carbohydrates is to provide us with _______.
  10. 12. Vegetarians can get enough protein by combining ________-based foods such as nuts, beans, seeds, whole grains, brown rice, and tofu.