nutrient Flashcards
1
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Substance in food that your body needs to function
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Nutrients
2
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A unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
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Calorie
3
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The study of nutrients and how the body use them
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Nutrition
4
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Nutrient used to build and repair cells
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Proteins
5
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Small units that make us protein
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Amino Acids
6
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the starches and sugars found in food, especially in plant food
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Carbohydrates
7
Q
Tough stringy part of raw fruits raw vegetables whole wheat and other grains
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fiber
8
Q
Nutrients that promote normal growth give you energy and keep your skin healthy
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Fats
9
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Compounds that help to regulate body functions
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Vitamins
10
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element in food that help your body work properly
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Minerals
