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Nutrition |
The science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food |
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Nutrient |
A substance in food that provides energy or helps from body tissues and that is necessary for life and growth |
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Carbohydrates |
A class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fiber |
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Fat |
A class of energy-giving nutrients, also the main form of energy storage in the body |
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Protein |
A class of nutrients that are made up of amino acids which are needed top build and repair body structures and to regulate processes inn the body |
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Vitamin |
A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health And allow growth |
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Mineral |
A class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain body processes such as enzyme activity and bone formation |
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Nutrient deficiency |
The state of not having enough of a nutrient top maintain good health |
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Recommend dietary allowances |
Recommend nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people |
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Daily value |
Recommend daily amount of a nutrient; used on food labels to help people see how a food fits into their diet |
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Food guide pyramid |
A tool for choosing a healthy diet by selecting a recommended number of servings from each five food groups |
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Dietary guidelines for americans |
A set of diet and life style recommendations developed to improve health and reduce nutrition related disease risk in the u.s population |
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Nutrient density |
A measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy the food provides |
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Vegetarian |
A dietary pattern that includes few animal products |
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Fiber |
While gain products are high in carbohydrates |
