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12 Cards in this Set
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Nutrient |
the substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes. |
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Protein |
nutrients that contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. |
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Vitamin |
act as helper molecules in a variety of chemical reactions in the body. |
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Small Intestine |
the part of the digestive system where the most checimal digestion takes place. |
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Percent Daily Value |
shows you how the nutritional content of one serving fits into the recommended diet for a person who consumes 2,000 calories a day. |
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Digestion |
The process by which your body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules. |
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Calorie |
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius. |
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Dietary Reference Intakes |
Guidelines that show the amounts of nutrients needed everyday. |
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Epiglottis |
A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering. |
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Large Intestine |
The last section of the digestion system, where water is absorbed into the bloodstream and the remaining material is eliminated from the body. |
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Carbohydrate |
Nutrient composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen that is a major source of energy. |
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Pancreas |
A triangular organ that lies between the stomach and first part of the small intestine. |
