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What are the six major classes of nutrients
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Vitamins, water minerals carbs fats and proteins
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Break up the six classes of nutrients into organic and inorganic categories
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Organic-carbs, fat protein vitamins
inorganic-minerals and water
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Which are the energy yielding nutrients
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Carbs fats and proteins
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What do vitamins water and minerals do
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Facilitate reactions in the body
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Define the science of nutrition
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The study of the nutrients and other substances in foods and the bodies handling of them
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What are the foundation sciences of nutrition
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Biology biochemistry and physiology
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Identify methods for assessing nutrient status
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Historical info, anthropometric measurements, physical exam and lab tests
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What are the ten leading causes of death in the US
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Heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lung disease, accidents, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia/influenza, alzeimers disease, kidney disease, and blood infections
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What are the diet planning principles as they as apply to food selections
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Adequacy, balance, kcalorie (energy)control, nutrient desity, moderation, variety
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What are the ten dietary guidelines for americans
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Aim for a healthy weight, be physically active every day, let the pyramid guide your food choices, choose a variety of grains daily, choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily, keep foods safe to eat, low in cholesterol and moderate in total fat, intake of sugar, less salt, alcoholic beverages to a minimum
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What is the main goal for healthy people 2010
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Focus on improving the quality of life and eliminating disparity in health among racial and ethnic groups
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What are the food group plans (11)
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Daily food guide, notable nutrients, miscellaneous foods, mixtures of foods, nutrient density, recommended servings, serving sizes, food guide pyramid, vegetarian food guide, ethnic food choices, and perceptions vs actual intakes
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What is the function of exchange list
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Help in achieving kcal control and moderation (originally for diabetics)
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What are the four components of the food label
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Ingredients, serving sizes, nutrition facts and daily values
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What is the difference between the food guide pyramid for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans
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Vegetarians have the meat section replaced with legumes and soy products, the vegan one also has the dairy section replaced with fortified dairy replacements Like soy milk
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