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Health 928
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The process by which the body takes in and uses food | nutrition |
| units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that food supplies to the body | calories |
| substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and supply you with energy | nutrients |
| a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation | hunger |
| a desire, rather than a need to eat | appetite |
| the starches and sugars present in foods | carbohydrates |
| an indigestible complex carbohydrate | fiber |
| nutrients that help and maintain body cells and tissues | proteins |
| fatty substances that do not dissolve in water | lipid |
| compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients | vitamins |
| substances that the body cannot manufacture but that are need for forming healthy bones and teeth | minerals |
| a set of recommendations for healthful eating active living | Dietary Guidelines for Americans |
| a guide for making healthful daily food choices | My plate |