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Carbs, Fats, Protein
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Calorie | amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. |
| Nutrients | raw materials you get from food |
| Carbohydrates | major source of energy, used to make cell parts |
| Glucose | sugar |
| Fats | Protects and insulates your body |
| Proteins | growth and tissue repair |
| Amino Acids | Building blocks of proteins |
| Vitamins | Helper molecules in your body, from A-Z |
| Minerals | Nutrients that are not made by living things. |