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Nutruition
vocab words
Question | Answer |
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additives | preservatives (chemicals) added to food to keep them from spoiling |
balanced diet | when you eat the right amount from all food groups |
fat | these nutrients contain the most calories and give you the most energy |
food label | provides nutritional information about packaged foods |
minerals | you need these nutrients in small amounts: iron, calcium, flouride |
food guide pyramid | a recommendation for healthful eating; a tool that shows how many servings of each food type your body needs to be healthy |
cancer | an illness that can be caused by consuming or inhaling harmful pathogens (poisons) |
serving | the amount of a particular food eaten at a meal |
ingredients | items that make up a food |
allergy | an unpleasant physical reaction to a certain food |
calories | these measure the energy in food |
fiber | needed to move foods and waste through your digestive system: bran, whole grains, apple skins |
carbohydrates | starches and sugars that give you energy: bread, pasta, sugar |
peristalsis | a muscular motion that moves food through your esophagus |
dietary supplements | also called vitamin pills; a concentrated form of nutrients |
protein | this nutrient helps build and repair cells, and it provides your body with energy: meat, nuts,fish, eggs, legumes |
digestive system | the body system that breaks down food into nutrients that your body uses |
water | your body needs at least 8 glasses of this a day (the most of any nutrient) |
nutrients | substances found in food that give the body energy, help it grow, and keep it strong and healthy |
calcium | the most abundant mineral in your body; builds strong bones and teeth; in dairy products and leafy, green veggies |
food groups | grains, veggies, fruits, protein, dairy, fats/sweets |