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substances in food that your body needs
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nutrients
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*helps in digestion
*absorption of food *regulates body temperature *carries nutrients and oxygen to cells |
water
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*helps body fight infection
*helps the body use other nutrients |
vitamins
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*elements that help for healthy bones and teeth
*aids in regulating body processes |
minerals
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*sugars and starches that occur naturally in foods
*found mainly in plants |
carbohydrates
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*nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues
*Made of chemical building blocks called amino acids *Has two types of this (complete and incomplete) |
proteins
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found in meats (all 9 essential amino acids), a type of protein
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complete proteins
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in nuts, peas, beans (lack at least 1 essential amino acid), a type of protein
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incomplete proteins
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*promote healthy skin, and normal cell growth
*carry vitamins D, E, K wherever your body needs them |
fats
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*unit of measurement for energy
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calories
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3,500 calories= ? lb. of body weight
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1 lb. of body weight
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