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Vocab words Sept. 2012

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What term describes the psychological desire for food?   appetite  
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What term describes the physical need for food?   hunger  
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What term describes how much energy a food provides to your body?   calorie  
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What is the nutrient in your body that is basically sugars and starches that occur naturally in food and is a main source of energy?   carbohydrates  
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What nutrients help your body fight infection?   vitamins  
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What nutrient helps digest an absorb food, regulate body temperature and blood circulation, and carries nutrients and oxygen to other cells?   water  
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What nutrient lowers the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and constipation?   dietary fiber  
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What does the U.S. government say an "average" person's calorie needs are?   2000  
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What term describes the study of nutrients and how your body uses them?   nutrition  
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What is the type of fat that is considered to be "bad" fat?   saturated fats trans fat  
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What term describes a person who studies foods and nutrients?   nutritionist  
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What is the nutrient your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues?   protein  
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What is the nutrient that provides insulation and cushioning for the skin, bones and internal organs and helps distribute and store certain vitamins?   fats  
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What nutrients help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate certain body processes?   minerals  
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What is the waxy substance that builds up in your arteries and can lead to heart disease?   cholesterol  
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What is in the upper left corner of My Plate?   fruits  
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What is in the lower left corner of My Plate?   veggies  
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What is in the lower right corner of My Plate?   proteins  
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What is in the upper right corner of My Plate?   grains  
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What is outside of the My Plate?   dairy  
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