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nutrition
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study of what people eat and the effects of food and health
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nutrient
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a substance in food that builds, repairs and maintains body tissue. helps with body process and provides energy.
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calorie
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a unit of energy produced by food and used by the body
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protein
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need for growth and repair of body cells
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carbs
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main source of energy for the body, sugar
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fats
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provided energy that helps the body store vitamins
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saturated fat
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from dairy, solid, meats and poultry
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unsaturated fats
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from plants and fat
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water
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makes up blood, helps blood flow, helps digest food, waste removal
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obesity
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having too much fat in the body, 20% over the normal
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cholesterol
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waxy, fat like substance in your blood, too much in your blood can build up on the inside of your arteries and increase risk of heart disease
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fiber
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moves waste through your digestive system, helps you feel fool, may help you to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, recommended 20-30 grams per day
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depression
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prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
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major depression
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intense, and can last for weeks and months
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mild depression
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less severe depression symptoms, but can last for years
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adjustment disorders
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reaction to a specific event
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