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Ch. 7 Health Vocab
Health Vocab Ch. 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food. | Nutrition |
| Substances in food that provide energy or help form body tissues and are necessary for life and growth. | Nutrients |
| A class of energy-giving nutrients that inclues sugars, starches, and fiber. | Carbohydrates |
| A class of energy-giving nutrients and are the main form in which energy is stored in. the body. | Fats |
| A class of energy-giving nutrients made up of amino acids, which are needed to build. and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body. | Proteins |
| A class of Nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth. | Vitamins |
| The recommended nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people. | Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) |
| A measure of the nutrients in a food compared with the energy the food provides. | Nutrient Density |
| The energy in food is measure by? | Calories |
| The sum of the chemical processes that take place in your body to keep you alive and active. | Metabolism |
| Is a type of complex carbohydrate that provides little energy and cannot be digested by humans. | Fiber |
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