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Nutrition Vocab

You will be doing a review of your nutrition vocab.

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Nutritionscience that studies the substances of food and how the body uses them
Carbohydratemain source of energy for the body
Fibertough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat and other grains, which you cannot digest
Proteinessential for the growth and repair of all the cells in the body
Fatsanother source of energy
Vitaminssubstances that help regulate body functions
Mineralselements in foods that help your body work properly
Calciuma mineral that helps your body build healthy teeth and bones
Saturated Fatfats mostly found in animal products such as butter, meat, milk, and egg yolks
Chlolesterolwax like substance our bodies produce and need small amounts
Sodiummineral that helps control the amount of fluid in the body
Calorieunit of heat that measures the energy available in foods
Strengthability of your muscles to exert force
Endurancehow long you can engage in physical activity without becoming tired
Aerobic Exerciserhythmic, nonstop, moderate to vigorous activities that work the heart
Anaerobic Exerciseintense physical activity that requires short bursts of energy
Flexibiltythe ability to move body joints through a full range of motion
Exerciseplanned, structured, repetitive physical activity that improves and maintains physical fitness
Warm upsome gentle activity that prepares your body for exercise
Target pulse ratethe level at which your heart and lungs receive the most benefit from a workout


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