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health chapter 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nutrition | the science or study of food and the way in which the body |
| nutrient | a substance in food that provides energy or help form body tissues and that is necessary for life and growth |
| carbohydrate | a class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches and fiber |
| fat | a class of energy-giving nutrients; main form of energy storage in the body |
| protein | class of nutrients made up of amino acids, which are needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body. |
| vitamin | a class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth |
| mineral | a class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain body processes, such as enzyme activity and bone formation |
| nutrition deficiency | the state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health |
| RDAs (Recommended Dietary Allowances) | recommended nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people |
| daily value (DV) | recommended daily amount of a nutrient; used on food labels to help people see how a food fits into their diet |
| Food Guide Pyramid | a tool for choosing a healthy diet by selecting a recommended number of servings from each of five food groups |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | a set of diet and lifestyle recommendations developed to improve health and reduce nutrition-related disease risk in the U.S. Population |
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