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amino acids: smaller substances "links" that are bound together chemiclly that is protein
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anemia: a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
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antioxidants: vitamins that help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process
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calories: the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units
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carbohydrates: are nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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cholestrol: is a waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
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dehydration: a serious reduction in the body's water content
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dietary guidelines for americans: is a document developed by nutrition experts to promote health and help people reduce their risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes through diet and physical activity
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electrolytes: regulate many processes in your cells
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fats: are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen but in different porportions
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fiber: is a type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants
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homeostasis: is the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
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metabolism: chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
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minerals: nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
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mypyramid plan: groups food according to types and indicate how much each type should be eaten daily for a healthy diet
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nutrient dense foods: contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories
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nutrients: substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy
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proteins: nutrients that contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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saturated fats: fats that have all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold
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trans fat: are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils
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unsaturated fats: have at least one unsaturated bond in a place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule
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vitamin: nutrients that are made by living things, are required only in small amounts, and that assist many chemical reactions in the body