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Chapter 5 health
Term | Definition |
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Carbohydrates | Consist of one or multiple sugars chained together |
Diet | Pattern of eating |
Dietary guidlines for americans | Designed to help americans get more nutrients without extra calories |
Digestion | The process of which food is broken down into a form your body can use |
Fats | Nutrients that store energy, cushion body, and protects nerves. |
Minerals | Elements that are essiential for good health |
My plate | Tool that helps you know what types of food you need each day. |
Nutrients | Substances that found in food that your body needs to function properly |
Nutrition facts label | Servings in container, calories and nutrients |
Portion | Amount of you want to eat |
Proteins | Nutrients that are used for building, maintaining, and repairing tissue cells. |
Serving size | Standard amount of food that allows foods to be compared with one another. |
Vitamins | Organic compound that controls many body functions |