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6 Cards in this Set
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Metabolism |
The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy. |
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Six classes of nutrients |
Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water |
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Foods Supply Nutrients |
Substances in food that helps with body processes, regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues and obtain energy. |
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Calories |
The unit of the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken |
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Nutrient |
A substance in foods that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy. |
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Calorie |
Unit for the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down. |
