| A | B |
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| Nutrients | substances that the body needs to regulate bodily function, promote growth repair body temp & obtain energy |
| Metabolism | Chemical process where your body breaks down food to release energy. |
| Calories | Unit for amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down. |
| Carbohydrate | A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and that supplies energy |
| Fats | Nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen that supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temp and protects nerves. |
| Fiber | Complex carbohydrate found in plants used in the digestive system |
| Unsaturated Fat | A fat with at least one unsaturated bond in a place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule |
| Saturated Fat | A fat that has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold |
| Cholesterol | A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products |
| Proteins | Nutirent that is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. |
| Amino Acids | Small units bond together chemically to form proteins |
| Vitamins | Nutrient made up of living things needed in small amounts and assist with chemical reactions in the body. |
| Antioxidants | A vitamtin that helps protect healthy cells from the damage caused by aging |
| Minerals | Nutrients that occurs naturally in rocks or soil |
| Homeostasis | The process of maintaing a steady state inside the body |
| Electrolytes | A dissolved substance that regulates many processes in the cells. |
| Dehydration | A serious reduction in the body's water content |
| MyPyramid Plan | Groups foods according to the types and indicates how much of each type should be eaten daily for a healthy diet. |
