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| nutrition | The science of food and how the body uses foods taken in. |
| nutrients | Chemical substances found in foods that are needed for growth and maintenance of health. |
| undernutrition | Not eating enough food to keep a healthful body weight and activity level. |
| malnutrition | A lack of proper nutrients in the diet that happens when a nutrient is absent or lacking from the diet; caused by an unbalanced diet, poor food choices, or the body's inability to use certain nutrients properly. |
| diabetes | A disease in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood. |
| My Pyramid | A set online tools developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help plan nutritious diets to fit individual needs. |
| insulin | A hormone that is needed to keep sugar in the blood at a proper level. As insulin is released into the body, the blood sugar level drops. |
| allergy | The body's negative reaction to a substance, possibly including rashes, swelling, or sneezing. |
| allergen | A substance, such as dust, pollen, mold, or food, that causes a negative reaction in some people's bodies. |
| anaphylactic shock | Extreme allergic reaction that causes shock symptoms and possibly death. |
