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Which of the following belong to the milk, yogurt, and cheese group?

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ice cream

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Why is it important to limit the amount of sodium in your diet?

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sodium is sometimes linked to high blood pressure

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Which of the following should be the main source of energy?

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carbohydrates

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The class of nutrient that is necessary for production of certain hormones and that forms a coating on nerves is

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fat

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The class of nutrient that is essential for body growth and repair is

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proteins

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A deficiency of calcium can lead to

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osteoporosis

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For a healthy diet, nutrients must consumed in different amounts. For example carbohydrates should

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make up 45 to 65 percent of your daily calorie intake

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It was a col, rainy day. Jake was very hungry. He ate an entire can of chicken noodle soup and six cheese and peanut butter crackers. Jake's meal had a total of 2,955 milligrams of sodium and 375 calories, of which 15 percent came from protein, 52 percent from carbohydrates, and 35 percent from fat. His meal was too

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all of the above- high in sodium, high in fat, low in calories

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Toast with butter and jelly would be classified as coming from which of the following groups?

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bread-cereal and fats-sweets

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Which loaf of bread would be the best choice for you in terms of good nutrition?

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loaf 4

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Which of the following meals meets your body's nutrient needs, without exceeding its energy needs?

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broiled fish, steamed carrots, brown and wild rice

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Skim milk is a good choice of protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Which population would have the highest need for including milk in their diet?

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teenagers

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What statement best describes how diet can influence health?

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In order to optimize health, a person must take in the right amount of nutrients and energy

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The carbohydrate that circulates in your blood and provides energy for your cells is a

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single sugar called glucose

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Insoluble fiber

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adds bulk to your body's waste

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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all of the above- carries cholesterol to the body cells, contributes to plaque formation, sometimes called "bad cholesterol"

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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all of the above- set to improve health, reduces nutrition-related disease, brings recommendations

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Parents can help children meet their nutritional needs by

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following the Food Guide Pyramid but with reasonable variation to accommodate the needs of each child

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Teens' diets

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tend to be low in calcium, iron, and riboflavin

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People with special dietary needs

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include athletes, infants, and people who are ill

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A vegetarian diet

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all of the above- may be lacking in proteins, vitamins, and minerals, can be a healthy way of eating

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Vegans

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must plan to ensure that they take in all of the essential vitamins and minerals

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The special dietary needs for athletes focus on

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getting adequate fluid and meeting energy needs

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Hershel is very active. He exercises daily. To determine what his calorie intake should be Hershel needs to

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know his activity level

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Ideal body weight should be based on

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body composition

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Peter is obese. He wants to lose 50 pounds. Which of the following is a safe and reasonable way to reach this goal?

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make an appointment with his doctor to discuss a weight-loss plan

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Digestive problems can be caused by

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all of the above- overeating, a specific disease, a food intolerance

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A healthy and efficient way to treat a single case of constipation is to

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add more high-fiber food to your diet

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On which of the following does your daily caloric intake not depend on

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energy balance

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a healthful diet?

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over-the-counter diet medications

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Which of the following characteristics might indicate that a person is at risk for an eating disorder?

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all of the above

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Which of the following is not true about eating disorders?

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eating disorders always involve eating too little

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Which of the following is not a recommended suggestion for gaining weight?

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Reduce the number of calories you eat

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You can determine you daily energy needs by adding your _____ to the amount of energy required for all of your activities during a 24-hour period.

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basal metabolic rate

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One way to determine your ideal weight is to calculate your____, an index that relates to your height and weight.

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body mass index

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A dieting method that can be dangerous to your health is a ____ because it usually includes an eating plan that does not provide adequate nutrition

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fad diet

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The onset of ___ can cause an interruption of the menstrual cycle and severe weight loss.

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anorexia

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Treating either bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa requires ___ help

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professional

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As with victims of anorexia nervosa, victims of _____ often experience an interruption of the menstrual cycle.

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bulimia nervosa

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Drinking milk can cause people with_____ to experience diarrhea, gas, and cramps.

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lactose intolerance

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Food allergies are negative reactions to a specific food that involves the body's_____.

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immune system

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A person with ____ should drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.

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diarrhea

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complex carbohydrate that aids elimination and may help prevent heart disease and cancer

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dietary fiber

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nutrients that are chemical elements needed for enzyme processes and bone formation

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minerals

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a measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy a food provides

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nutrient density

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recommended nutrient intake that meets the needs of most healthy people

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Recommended Dietary Allowance

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the study of food and the ways in which the body uses the food

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nutrition

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a class of nutrients containing simple sugars, starches, glycogen, and dietary fiber

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carbohydrates

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fatty acids in which the carbon atoms do not hold the maximum number of hydrogen atoms

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unsaturated fatty acids

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class of nutrients consisting of long chains of amino acids, which are needed to build and repair structures of body

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proteins

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nutrient required for transport, elimination, and temperature regulation, as well as almost every other bodily function

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water

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dietary pattern that includes few or no animal products

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vegetarian

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nutrient-dense foods that help meet your needs and help maintain a healthy weight

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healthful meals and/ or healthful snacks

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the six classes of nutrients

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carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, vitamins, minerals

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dark-green leafy vegetables; tofu; and bony fish

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non dairy sources of calcium

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a tool for choosing a healthful diet by selecting smaller amounts of some amino acids than are needed by the body

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Food Guide Pyramid

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plant proteins that lack or contain smaller amounts of some essential amino acids that are needed by the body

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incomplete proteins

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a unit of food energy measurement

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calorie

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class of energy-giving nutrients including sugars and starches

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carbohydrates

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carbon-containing nutrient that keeps eyes and skin healthy

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vitamin A

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class of energy-giving nutrients that are the main form of energy storage in the body

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fats

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a complex carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscles and can be used as a quick source of energy

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glycogen

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carbon-containing nutrient that aids in blood clotting

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vitamin K

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a mineral that prevents birth defects

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folate

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mineral needed for development and maintenance of bones and teeth

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calcium

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mineral needed for production of hemoglobin

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iron

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mineral needed for maintenance of fluid balance, transmission of nerve impulses, and muscle contractions

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potassium

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mineral needed for production of digestive enzymes and growth and healing

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zinc

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fat-soluble vitamin that protects cell membranes from damage

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vitamin E

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fat-soluble nutrient that enables the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine

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vitamin D

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vitamin necessary for forming cells and for a healthy nervous system

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vitamin B12

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promotes healing of wounds and healthy germs

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vitamin C

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water-soluble nutrient necessary for metabolism

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biotin

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needed to produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

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niacin (vitamin B3)

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needed for protein metabolism

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sulfur

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vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food

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purging

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energy needed to fuel the body's ongoing processes while it is at complete rest

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basal metabolic rate

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involves eating large amounts of food over a short period of time

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purging

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proportion of body weight that is made up of fat tissue to lean tissue

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body composition

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a program of sensible eating and exercise habits that keep weight at a healthy level

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weight management

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frequent bowel movements that are loose and watery

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diarrhea

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the desire to eat certain types of food

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appetite

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a weight-loss plan that promotes unrealistic results

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fad diet

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a negative reaction to food not brought about by the immune system

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food intolerance

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the body's physical response for food

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hunger

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an eating disorder based on a cycle of binging and purging food

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bulimia nervosa

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being heavy for one's height

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overweight

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an eating disorder in which the person refuses to eat because of fear of weight gain

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anorexia nervosa

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the transfer of contaminants from one food to another

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cross contamination

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weighing 20 percent more than one's recommended weight

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obesity

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the passing down of traits from parent to child

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heredity

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servings of bread a day

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6-11

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servings of dairy a day

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2-3

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servings of vegetables a day

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3-5

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servings of fruit a day

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