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Mrs.Rews chapter 20 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nutrients | Substances that are good for the body's growth and care; proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. |
| Wellness | Reaching for your best level of health |
| Calorie | A unit used to measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food suplies to the body. |
| Digestion | The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use. |
| Proteins | Nutrients that are needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues. |
| Amino Acids | The building blocks that make up proteins. |
| Carbohydrates | Starches and sugars that give the body the most of its energy. |
| Fiber | Plant material that your body cannot digest. It provides bulk, which helps your body eliminate waste. |
| Cholesterol | A waxy substance that is a part of every cell of your body. |
| Vitamins | Substances needed in small quantities to help regulate body functins. |
| Minerals | Elements needed in small amounts for sturdy bones and teeth, healthy body, and regular elimimnation of body wastes. |
| Osteoporosis | A conditioin in which bones gradually lose their mineral content and become weak and brittle. |