Nutrition During The Teen Years Flashcards
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What are calories
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Calories are 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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What is nutrition
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Nutrition is the process by which the body takes him and uses food
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What are nutrients
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Nutrients are the substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
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What is hunger
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Hunger is the natural physical drive that prevents you from starvation
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What is appetite
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Appetite is the want, rather than the need to eat
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List four different environmental factors that influence the food you eat
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Family friends and peers
Culture and ethical background
Convenience and cost
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