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Chapter 5 health
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |