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Gym Ch 8 #3
Question | Answer |
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Chemical elements that help the body function normally | Minerals |
Three key minerals: Calcium, _____, Sodium | Iron |
Calcium deficiency disease | Osteoporosis |
Iron deficiency health problem | Anemia |
High blood pressure tied to too much sodium | Hypertension |
The amount of nutrients that will see the needs of most healthy people within a specific age and gender group | Recommended Dietary Allowances |
A visual guide developed by USDA that shows proportions of each food group that make up a healthy meal | My Plate |
A required element on food packaged foods that includes list of ingredients and nutritional facts | Food Labels |
Most people eating a balanced diet do not need _______ | Supplements |
Common supplements include vitamin B12; ____, folate, Iron and _____ | D; Calcium |
Essential component of red blood cells | Iron |
Essential for building bones and teeth | Calcium |
______ must be careful to plan meals that meet the bodies needs for nutrients mission due to not consuming food from animal sources | Vegetarians |
______ must ensure that their diet contains all the essential amino acids to avoid loss of lean tissue | Vegans |
An adverse immune reaction to a particular food, which can be life threatening | Food Allergy |
Adverse reaction to a specific food that is not caused by the immune system | Food Intolerance |
Food intolerance can cause many symptoms including headache and _____ problems | Digestive |
The ______ and ______ of the exercise activity will determine whether carbs or fats are the primary fuel source | Intensity; Duration |
High vitamin intake ____ _____ improve performance | Will Not |
_______ help prevent oxidative damage | Antioxidants |