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Nutrition Notes
Health
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| minerals | balances water |
| water | transports nutrients, makes up 2/3 of the body |
| proteins | builds and repairs |
| carbs | main energy source |
| vitamins | aids immunity |
| calories | measurement of energy in food |
| worst fat | trans fat |
| carb. that lowers cholesterol | fiber |
| carbs that give quick bursts of energy | simple sugar |
| carbs that absorbs slower for sustained energy | complex carbs |
| calories in a pound of fat | 3,500 |
| amino acids | building blocks of protein |
| which food gives water, vitamins, and minerals | fruit |
| name for dietary guidelines | ABC's |