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15.1 Vocab Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrient | The substances in the food that provide raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes. |
| Calorie | Amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree of celecus. |
| Carborhydrate | Composed of carbon,oxygen,and hydrogen;are major source of energy. |
| Glucose | Major source of energy for your bodies cells. |
| Fats | Energy containing nutrients that insulate and protect internal organs. |
| Protein | Nutrients that contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen;needed for tissue growth and tissue repair. |
| Amino Acids | Small units of protein which are linked together chemically to preform to form large protein molecules. |
| Vitamins | Act as a helper molecule in a varity of chemical reactions in the body. |
| Minerals | Nutrients that are not made by living things. |
| Food Guide Pyramid | Classifies food into six groups. |
| Percent Daily Value | Shows you how the nutritional content of one serving fits into the diet of two thousand calories per day. |
| Dietary Reference Intakes | Guidelines that show the amounts of nutrients that are needed every day. |