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nutrition
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the process by which the body takes in and uses food
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calories
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the units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
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nutrients
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the substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
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hunger
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a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation
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appetite
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a desire, rather than a need, to eat
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carbohydrates
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the starches and sugars present in foods
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food allergy
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a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods
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food additives
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substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect
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fiber
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an indigestible complex carbohydrate
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proteins
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nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues. they are made up of long chains of substances called amino acids
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Dietary guidelines for Americans
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a set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
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lipid
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a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
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vitamins
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compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorbtion, and metabolism of other nutrients
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minerals
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substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processes
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food guide pyramid
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a guide for making healthful daily choices
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allergens
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proteins that the body responds to
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food intolerence
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a negative reaction to a food or part of food caused by a metabolic problem, such as the inability to digest parts of certain foods or food components
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foodborne illness
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food poisoning
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pasteurization
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the process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens
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cross-contamination
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the spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another
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