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15 Cards in this Set
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Calorie |
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food |
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Hunger |
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food |
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Carbohydrates |
Starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy |
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Fiber |
A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest |
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Proteins |
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues |
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Cholesterol |
A waxy, fat like substance |
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Vitamins |
Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes |
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Minerals |
Elements found in food that are used by the body |
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Osteoporosis |
Condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily |
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans |
A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans |
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MyPlate |
An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living |
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Nutrient Dense |
A high ratio of nutrients to calories |
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Food Additives |
Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect |
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Cross Contamination |
The spreading of pathogens from one food to another |
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Food Allergy |
A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods |
