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nutrition
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is the science that studies the substances in food and how the body uses them.
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nutrient
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substances in food that your body needs
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carbohydrates
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main source of energy for your body
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fiber
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is the tough,stringy,part of raw fruits,raw vegetables,whole wheat,and other grains Wich you cannot digest
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protein
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essential for the growth and repair of all cells in your body
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fats
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are another source of energy.
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vitamins
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substances that help regulate body functions.
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minerals
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elements in food that help your body work properly
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food guide pyramid
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daily guideline to help you choose what and how much to eat to get the nutrients you need.
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calcium
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is a mineral that helps your body build health teeth and bones
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saturated fat
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fats found mostly in animal products such as butter, meat,milk,and egg yolks
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cholesterol
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a wax - like substance our bodies produce and need in small amounts
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sodium
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a mineral that helps control the amount of fluid in your body
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calorie
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is a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods
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anorexia nervosa
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is an eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of weight gain and starves himself or herself
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bulimia nervousa
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is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges by vomiting or using laxatives
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physical activity
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is any kind of movement that cause your body to use energy
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strenth
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is the ability of your muscles to exert a force
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endurance
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how long you can engage in physical activity without becoming overly tired
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aerobic exercise
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rhythmic,non-stop,moderate to vigorous activities that work for the heart
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anaerobic exercise
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intense physical activity that requires short bursts of energy
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flexibility
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the ability to move body joints through a full range of motion
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physical fitness
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the ability to
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