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the process by which your body takes in and uses food
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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
is a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
Hunger
is the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food
Appetite
the psychological desire for food
6 major nutrients
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
Types of fat
Unsaturated
Saturated
Trans fats
Food labels
Serving size
Calories
Nutrients
Footnote
% daily value
5 food groups
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Meat and Beans
Nutrient dense
High ratio of nutrients and low numbers of calories