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Nutruition

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additives preservatives (chemicals) added to food to keep them from spoiling
balanced diet when you eat the right amount from all food groups
fat these nutrients contain the most calories and give you the most energy
food label provides nutritional information about packaged foods
minerals you need these nutrients in small amounts: iron, calcium, flouride
food guide pyramid a recommendation for healthful eating; a tool that shows how many servings of each food type your body needs to be healthy
cancer an illness that can be caused by consuming or inhaling harmful pathogens (poisons)
serving the amount of a particular food eaten at a meal
ingredients items that make up a food
allergy an unpleasant physical reaction to a certain food
calories these measure the energy in food
fiber needed to move foods and waste through your digestive system: bran, whole grains, apple skins
carbohydrates starches and sugars that give you energy: bread, pasta, sugar
peristalsis a muscular motion that moves food through your esophagus
dietary supplements also called vitamin pills; a concentrated form of nutrients
protein this nutrient helps build and repair cells, and it provides your body with energy: meat, nuts,fish, eggs, legumes
digestive system the body system that breaks down food into nutrients that your body uses
water your body needs at least 8 glasses of this a day (the most of any nutrient)
nutrients substances found in food that give the body energy, help it grow, and keep it strong and healthy
calcium the most abundant mineral in your body; builds strong bones and teeth; in dairy products and leafy, green veggies
food groups grains, veggies, fruits, protein, dairy, fats/sweets
 

 



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