Scapa Practical Living/vocational - Nutrition

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Body Composition

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The amount of fat tissue and lean tissue in the body

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Carbohydrate

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Nutrient that supplies energy for the body, Ex. found in starches, sugars

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic disease through diet and physical activity

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Digestive system

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Body system that breaks down food so that it can be used by the body for energy; esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach), stomach (breaks down food to be used for energy), small intesting (digests and absorbs nutrients), large intesting (absorbs water from and eliminates residues or digestions)

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Eating disorders

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Extreme, obsessive attitudes about food (irrational cravings, overeating, or avoidance of food) that may lead to serious illness or even death

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Fat

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Nutrient that provides the body energy and helps store some vitamins

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Mineral

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Nutrient that helps regularte body processes and builds new cells, Ex. bananas provide potassium

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Nutrient

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Any substance that provides nourishment to keep a body healthy and to help it grow

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Obesity

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Unhealthy, excessive fat in the body; specifically when someone's weight is more than 20% higher than is recommended for that person's height

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Protein

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Nutrient that is used for growth and repair of cells and to supply energy, Ex. found in meat, eggs, fish, milk, cheese

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Vitamin

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Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C

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Vitamin

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Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C

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Vitamin

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Nutrient that helps regulate body processes and fights disease, Ex. oranges provide vitamin C