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13 Cards in this Set
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protien
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a nutrient needed for growth and repair of tissues
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unsaturated fat
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a fat with at least one unsaturated bond in place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule
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calorie
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unit for the amount of energy released when a nutrient is burned
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amino acid
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small units that are bound together chemically to form proteins
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fiber
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a type of complex carbohydrates that cant be broken down and absorbed into the blood stream
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homeostasis
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the process of maintaining a steady state inside the body
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nutrient dense food
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food that contains lots of vitamins and minerals relative
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metabolism
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a chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy
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nutrient
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a substance in food that the body needs to regulate body function, promote growth, repair tissue, and obtain energy
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mineral
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nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil that the body needs in small ammounts
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trans fat
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a type of fat produced when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils
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vitamin
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a nutrient made by living things that assists in chemical reactions in the body
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carbohydrate
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nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen that supplies energy
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