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12 Cards in this Set
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hunger
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a natural drive that protects you from starvation
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lipid
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a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
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carbohydrates
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the starches and sugars found in foods.
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cholesterol
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a fat-like substance produced in in the liver of all animals and, therefore, found only in foods of animal origin (like steak)
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nutrition
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the process by which the body uses food
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glucose
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a simple sugar and the body's chief fuel
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amino acids
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substances that make up body proteins
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linoleic acid
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an essential fatty acid not made in the body but which is essential for growth and healthy skin
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glycogen
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starch-like substance in the liver and muscles where extra glucose is stored
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nutrients
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the substances in food that your body needs to function properly to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
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appetite
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a desire, rather than a need to eat
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proteins
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nutrients that help build and maintain body tissues
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