BMS Nutrition
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Nutrients | substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out essential functions |
| Calorie | amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius |
| Carbohydrates | major source of energy for the body - starches and sugars |
| Glucose | type of sugar, provides energy for the body |
| Fats | nutrient containing twice as much energy as carbohydrates for the body |
| Proteins | nutrient needed for tissue growth and repair of the body |
| Amino Acids | linked together to form large protein molecules |
| Vitamins | found in the foods you eat and help with chemical reactions in the body |
| Water Soluble Vitamins | vitamins that are not stored in fat and are washed out if the body does not need them. |
| Fat Soluble Vitamins | vitamins that are stored in fatty tissue and used when the body needs them |
| Minerals | Nutrients that are not made by living things, but are needed and used by the body |
| Water | Most important nutrient for the body, Makes up most of the body's fluids. |
| Food Guide Pyramid | guideline that provides a set of guidelines to promote healthy living |
| Percent Daily Value | show you how the nutritional content of one serving fits into the recommended diet for a person who consumes 2000 calories |
| Dietary Reference Intake | Guidelines that show the amounts of nutrients that are needed every day |
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