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Chapter 7

Vocabulary

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The science or study of food and the way in which the body uses food Nutrition
A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues and that is necessary for life and growth Nutrient
A class of energy-giving nutrients that include sugars, starches, and fiber Carbohydrates
A class of energy-giving nutrients also the main form of energy stored in the body Fat
A class of energy-giving nutrients that are made up of amino acids which are needed to build and repair body structure and to regulate and process in the body Protein
A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth Vitamin
A class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are need for certain body processes, such as enzymes activity and bone formation mineral
The state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintan good health nutrient deficiency
Recommended nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
Recommended daily amount of a nutrient; used on food labels to help people see how a food fits onto their diet Daily Value (DV)
A food guidance system that encourages healthy food choices and daily activity My Pyramid
A set of diet and lifeltyle recommendations developed to improve health and reduce nutrition-related disease risk in the U.S. population Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The sum of the chemical process that takes place in your body to keep you alive and active Metabolism
The energy measured in food Calories
The type of complex carbohydrates that provides little energy and cannot be digested by humans Fiber
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