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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | The process of taking in food and using it for energy,growth,and health |
| Carbohydrates | The starches and sugars that provides the body with energy |
| Proteins | Nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues meats |
| Amino acids | Small units that make the proteins up |
| Saturated Fats | Fats that are solid at room temperature |
| Unsaturated Fats | Fats that are a liquid at room temperature |
| Fats | Nutrients that supply energy,keep the skin healthy,and normal growth |
| Vitamins | Substances that help regulate the body''s functions |
| Minerals | Nutrients that keep the body healthy,strengthen bones and teeth,and keep the heart and organs working properly |
| Fiber | The part of grains,fruits,and vegetables that the body cant break down |
| Cholestrol | A waxy substance used by the body to build cells and make other substances |
| Sodium | Present in or added to foods or beverages as a seasoning or preservatives and used in many medicines |
| Caffeine | Produced artificially and added to certain foods,gives people energy boosts |
| calories | A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods |
| BMI(body Mass Index) | estimates how much body fat a person has based on his or her weight |