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Calorie
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term used by scientist to measure the energy ftored in foods; 1000 calories
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carbohydrate
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compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; major source of energy for the human body
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fat
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lipid; made up of fatty acids and glycerol; protects body organs, insulates body, and stores energy in the body
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protein
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macromolecule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; needed by the body for growth and repair and to make up enzymes
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vitamin
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organic molecule that helps regulare body processes
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mineral
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inoragnic nutrient the body needs, usually in small amounts
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