Chapter 10 Vocab Word Scramble
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| 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 unitl of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it recieves from food |
| Hungure | the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food |
| Appetite | the phycological desire for food |
| Carbohydrates | are 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 the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues |
| Cholesterol | a waxy, fatlike substance in your blood |
| Vitamins | compounds 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 interactive 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 the desire effect |
| Foodborne Illness | food poisoning |
| Pateurization | treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens |
| Cross-Contamination | the spreading of pathogens from on 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 |
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