 | Term | Definition |
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nutrients |
substances in food that your body need in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy |
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carbohydrates |
the starched and sugars that provide energy |
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proteins |
nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues |
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fats |
nutrients that supple energy, keep the skin healthy, and promote normal growth |
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saturated fats |
fats that are solid at room temperature |
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unsaturated fats |
fats that are liquid at room temperature |
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vitamins |
substances that help to regulate the body's functions |
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minerals |
nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, help keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly. |
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fiber |
the part of grains, fruits, and vegetables that the body cannot break down |
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cholesterol |
a waxy substance used by the body to build cells and make other substances |
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nutrition |
the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health |
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food guide pyramid |
a guide for making healthful daily food choices |
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calorie |
a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods |
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nutrient dense |
have a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories |
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digestion |
the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the bloodstream and sent to each cell in your body |
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digestive system |
a group of organs the work together to break down food into substances that your cells can use. |
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saliva |
a digestive juice produced by the salivary glands in your mouth |
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small intestine |
a coiled tube, about twenty feet long, where most of the digestive process takes place |
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liver |
the body's largest gland, secretes a liquid called bile that helps to digest fats |
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pancreas |
a gland that helps the small intestine by producing pancreatic juice, a blend of enzymes that breaks down protein, carbohydrates, and fats |
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excretion |
the process or which the body gets rid of wast materials |
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excretory system |
the system that removes waste from your body and controls water balance |
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colon |
a stronge tube for solid wastes |
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kidneys |
a pair of organs that filter water and waste materials from the blood |
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eating disorders |
extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or even death |
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anorexia nervosa |
an eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of weight gain and starves him/her self |
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bulimia nervosa |
an eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food and then purges |
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binge eating disorder |
an eating disorder in whcih a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food at one time |
