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Nutrition
Food Nutrition Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | Major source of energy |
| Proteins | Need for growth and maintenance, repair tissues. |
| Fats | concentrated source of food. |
| Saturated Fats | Solid at room temp. |
| Unsaturated fats | Liquid at room temperature. |
| Cholesterol | Fatty substance. |
| Minerals | Inorganic substance needed to build tissues. |
| Fluorine | Needed for proper development for bones and teeth. |
| Iodine | Make thyroxine a hormone. |
| Iron | hemoglobin |
| Sodium | Help maintain balance of fluids. |
| Zinc | Helps Immune system work properly |
| Vitamins | organic substances needed in small amounts for growth and maintenance. |