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Ch18 lesson 2
Chemicals that Are Important for Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | A sugar or starch which living things use for energy |
| Fat | A chemical that stores large amounts of energy |
| protein | A chemical used by living things to build and repair body parts and and control body activities |
| mineral | a natural substance needed for fluid balance digestion and other bodily functions |
| vitamin | a substance your body needs for growth and activity |
| nutrient | any chemical found in foods that is needed by living things |