| A | B |
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| Macronutrients | These are nutrients that the body uses in relatively large amounts, including proteins, carbohydrates and fats |
| Micronutrients | these are nutrients in which the body requires in smaller amounts, like vitamins and minerals. |
| Malnutrition | this is the absence of at least one of the essential nutrients |
| water | This is the most essential nutrient for all body functions |
| mineral | This is a simple inorganic compound that living things need in small amounts to stay healthy. |
| nutrition | This is the study of how your body uses the nutrients in foods you consume. |
| carbohydrates | These are the organic compounds including sugars, starches, celluloes and gums that serve as an energy source in our diets. |
| vitamin | This is an organic compound that is required for survival in small amounts by an organism |
| fat | this is a fuel source for the body, as it serves as a major storage for energy in the body. |
| nutrients | these are substances that enrich the body that our bodies need to live and grow. |
| proteins | these are molecules made up of amino acids which are needed for proper function of the body. |
| fiber | This is the non-digestible portion of fruits, vegetables and grains. |
