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Nutrients
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A substance in food that helps regulate body functions, promote growth, repair cells and obtain energy
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Nutrition
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The process by which the body takes in a uses nutrients
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Metabolism
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The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.
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Calorie
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The amount of energy released when nutrients are burned is measured in units.
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Macronutrients
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Carbs, fats, Proteins, water
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Micronutrients
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Vitamins & minerals.
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Carbs
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A nutrient that is the main source of energy for the body. Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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What are the two typed of carbs?
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Simple and Complex
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Simple Carbs
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Sugars that enter the bloodstream rapidly and provide quick energy. ex: fruit, honey, milk.
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Complex carbs
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Starches and Fibers. ex: bread, pasta, veggies, potatoes, beans.
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Starch
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Food substance the is made and stores in plants
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Fiber.
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The part of grains and plant food that cannot be digested.
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What do proteins do for you?
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-Growth-Build/Repair & maintain body tissues-Regulate body processes-Supply energy.
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2 types of proteins
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Complete & incomplete.
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Complete proteins
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Contains essential amino acids. ex: meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs.
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