| A | B |
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| Calories | units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body |
| Nutrients | substances in food that your body needs |
| Nutrition | process of using food and its substances to help your body have energy, grow, develop, and work properly |
| hungar | the physical need for food |
| appetite | the psychological desire for food |
| carbohydrates | sugars and starches that provide your body with most of its energy |
| simple carbs | sugars in fruit, honey, milk |
| complex carbs | starches in breads, rice, potatoes, pasta, corn, dry beans |
| proteins | nutrients your body uses to build, repair, maintaiin cells and tissues |
| complete proteins | animal sources of food that provide all the essential amino acids |
| fats | nutrients that provide energy and perform many functions in the body |
| saturated fats | fats that are solid at room temperature found mostly in animal/dairy products |
| unsaturated fats | fats that remain liquid at room temperature |
| amino acids | small units that make up proteins |
| vitamins | substance nede in small quantities to help regulate body functions |
| minerals | elements needed in small quantities for forming healthy bones and teeth and for regulating certain body processes |
| water | over half your body consists of this |
| cholesterol | a waxy substance used by the body to build cells/hormones and to protect nerve fibers |
| liver | organ where most cholesterol is produced |
| HDL | a form of cholesterol in a "good" form |
| LDL | a "bad"form of cholesterol that can leave deposits on wall of blood vesels; also related to heart attack and stroke |
| 100 pounds of sugar | what the average American eats per year |
| caffeine | stimulates the nervous system and can become habit-forming |
| sodium | too much of this can lead to high blood pressure and fluid retention |
| Physical Activity | helps lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood |
| hidden fats | found in processed and prepared foods like fried dough |
| fiber | the part of fruits, veggies, grains and beans your body can't digest. |
| High fiber foods | whole-grain breads and cereals, dry beans, peas |
| Vitamin C | healthy teeth, gums, bones, and helps fight infections |
| Vitamin K | helps blood clot; found in dark,leafy green veggies |
| Calcium | build/maintain strong bones and teeth |
| potassium | helps regulate fluid balance in tissue and promote proper nerve function |
