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Nutrition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Food additives | Substances added to food products to cause desired changes to flavor, shelf life or other reasons |
| Foodborne Illness | illnesses transmitted by foods also called food poisoning |
| Nutrients | chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly |
| Carbohydrate | major source of energy for the body found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products |
| Protein | Nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues |
| Fats | Type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy |
| Vitamins | Substances that come from plants or animals that are necessary for normal growth and development |
| Minerals | Inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, animal food sources |
| Nutrition | process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth. |
| Nutrition Facts Label | These labels help people evaluate food for nutritional content and value. |