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nutrition | the process by which the body takes in and uses food |
calories | units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and teh energy that foods supply to the body |
nutrients | substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy |
hunger | a natural physical drive that protects you from starvation |
appetite | a desire, rather than a need to eat |
carbohydrates | the starches and sugars present in foods |
fiber | an indigestible complex carbohydrate that is found in tough, stringy parts of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains |
proteins | nutrients that help buid and maintain body cells and tissues |
lipid | a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water |
vitamins | compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrient |
minerals | substances taht the body cannot manufacture but that are needed for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating many vital body processes |
Dietary Guidelines for Americans | a set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living |
Food Guide Pyramid | a guide for making healthful daily food choices |
food additives | substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect |
food allergy | a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods |
food intolerance | a negative reaction to a food or part of food caused by a metabolic problem, such as the inability to digest parts of certain foods or food components |
foodborne illness | good poisoning |
pasteurization | the process of treating a substance with heat to destroy or slow the growth of pathogens |
cross-contamination | the spreading of bacteria or other pathogens from one food to another |