Nutrition and wellness vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Fiber
A
a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest.
2
Q
Calories
A
a unit of energy that you consume
3
Q
proteins
A
a nutrients your body needs to grow and repair cells.
4
Q
carbohydrates
A
sugar molecules
5
Q
indigestion
A
dyspepsia
6
Q
fats
A
a nutrients you get from your diet
7
Q
lipids
A
fat
8
Q
vitamins
A
a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy
9
Q
anemia
A
decrease in blood cells
10
Q
osteoporosis
A
a decrease in the thickness of bone marrow
11
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scurvy
A
a lack of vitamin c
12
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holistic
A
taking a religious stance on medical healing
