Core nutrition facts covering macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and their primary roles and food sources.
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- What is the primary macronutrient that provides energy?
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Carbohydrates- How many calories per gram does protein provide?
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4 calories- How many calories per gram does fat provide?
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9 calories- What type of fat is considered heart-healthy?
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Unsaturated fat- What are amino acids that the body cannot synthesize?
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Essential amino acids- What vitamin is produced by skin exposed to sunlight?
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Vitamin D- What vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
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Vitamin K- What B vitamin helps convert food to energy?
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Thiamine (B1)- What does vitamin E do in the body?
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Acts as an antioxidant- What is the role of folate (vitamin B9)?
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DNA synthesis and cell division- What vitamin prevents scurvy?
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Vitamin C- Which vitamin is often fortified in milk?
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Vitamin D- What mineral is most essential for bone health?
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Calcium- What mineral transports oxygen in blood?
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Iron- What mineral helps regulate blood pressure?
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Sodium
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