| Diet and health | Macro nutrients | Micro nutrients | Food groups | Digestion |
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Diet
What is the meal eaten at any one sitting?
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Fat
What is the nutrient that contain the HIGHEST amount of energy?
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Calcium
What is needed for strong bones and teeth?
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6
How many Caribbean food groups are there?
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The Mouth
Where does digestion begin?
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Availability of foods
What is the main factor which influences dietary choices in the Caribbean?
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Carbohydrates and protein
What is the two nutrients closely linked to the growth spurt in adolescents?
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vitamin C
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of
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Staples
What is the food group which is our body's best source of energy.
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Oesophagus
What is the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach
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a high consumption of sugar
What is cause of Type II diabetes
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Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
What is elements which makes up all macro nutrients?
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A,D,E,K
What are the Fat soluble vitamins?
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Legumes and food from animals
From which two food groups do we get our main supply of proteins?
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Hydrochloric acid
What acid is found in the stomach?
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To ensure a balanced diet.
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guide of the Caribbean?
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fatty acids and glycerol- triglycerides
What is the main component of fats?
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Retinol
What is the scientific name for Vitamin A
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Many nutrients they supply cannot be stored.
Why should fruits and vegetables be eaten regularly?
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Dietary fibre
What can't be digested but helps prevent constipation and hemorrhoids?
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World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the organization involved in food and nutrition activities within the Caribbean region.
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High biological value protein- supply us with all 9 essential amino acids.
What is a complete protein?
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Beta- carotene
What is responsible for the yellow and orange color in fruits and vegetables?
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Dry beans and peas
What are pulses?
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The liver, gallbladder and pancreas
What are three accessory digestive organs?
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