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Health C. 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | the process by which your body takes in and uses food |
| Nutrients | substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. |
| Calorie | a unit of heat used to measure the energy it receives from food. |
| Hunger | the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food. |
| Appetite | the psychological desire for food |
| Carbohydrates | starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main source of energy. |
| Fiber | a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest |
| Proteins | nutrients that the body uses to build and maintain its cells amd tissues |
| Cholesterol | a waxy, fatlike substance |
| Vitamins | compunds found in food that help regulate many body processes |
| Minerals | elements found in food that are used by the body. |
| Osteoporosis | a condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans | a set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all americans. |
| MyPyramid | an interacting guide to healthful eating and active living |
| Nutrient- dense | a high ratio of nutrients to calories |
| Food Additives | substances added to a food to produce a desired effect |
| Foodborne illness | food poisoning |
| Pasteurization | treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens |
| Cross- contamination | the spreading of pathogens from one food to another |
| Food Allergy | a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods |
| Food intolerance | a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system |