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health 6
lesson 1 nutrition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nutrints | substances in food that your body needs to carry out it's normal functions |
| nutrition | the process of taking in food & using it for energy, growth,& good health |
| carbohydrates | sugars & starches contained in food |
| fiber | a tough, stringy part of raw fruit,raw vegetables, whole wheat & other whole grains |
| ptoteins | nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth |
| fats | nutrients found in fatty animal tissue & plant oils |
| vitamines | nutrients that help regulate body functions |
| minerals | elements in foods that help your body work properly |