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12 Cards in this Set
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Liver |
The largest organ in the body. |
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Digestion |
The procces by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules. |
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Protein |
Nutrient that contains nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrgen, and oxygen. |
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Food Guide Pyramid |
A diagram that classifies foods into six groups to help people plan a healthy diet. |
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Saliva |
The fluid released when the mouth waters that plays an important role in both mechanical and chemical digestion. |
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Large Intestint |
The last section of the digestive system , where water is absorbed into the bloodstream and the remaining material is eliminated from the body. |
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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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Percent Daily Value |
A value that shows how the nutritional content of one serving of food fits into the diet of a person who consumes 2,000 calories a day. |
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Vitamin |
Molecules that act as helpers in a variety of chemical reactions within the body. |
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Epiglottis |
A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents foods from entering. |
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Small Intestine |
The part of the digestive system in which most chemical digestion take place. |
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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) |
Guidelines that show the amounts of nutrients needed every day. |
