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18 Cards in this Set
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Guidelines that include scientifically based advice for making smart food choices, balancing food choices and physical activity, and getting the most nutrition out of your calories.
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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A food that provides high amounts of vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories.
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nutrient-dense
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Inactive.
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sedentary
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Serious overweight as a result of excess body fat.
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obesity
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An easy-to-use food guidance system developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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MyPyramid
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A condition in which the body cannot control blood sugar properly.
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diabetes
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A chemical that helps blood sugar move into body cells.
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insulin
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A reaction of the body's immune system to ingested food.
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food allergy
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Someone who does not eat meat, poultry, or fish.
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vegetarian
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Someone who does not eat any animal products, including dairy products or eggs.
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vegan
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Food that has gone through a process that destroys bacteria, mold, and insects by passing it through a field of radiant energy similar to X-rays.
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irradiated food
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A substance added to foods during processing to make them safer, more appealing or more nutritious.
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food additive
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A food that provides benefits beyond basic nutrition
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functional food
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Pills, capsules, and powders that are taken in addition to, or to supplement, a person's diet
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dietary supplement
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free from variation or contradiction
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consistent
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neutralize
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counteract
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demanding
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strenuous
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more than the needed amount
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excess
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