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20 Cards in this Set
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Anemia |
a deficiency of red blood cells |
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Organic |
food that is free of synthetic additives, irradiation, or genetic engineering. |
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Nutrition |
the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. |
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Calorie. |
a unit of energy supplied by food. |
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Malnutrition |
lack of proper nutrition |
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Vegetarian |
plant based diet |
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Additives |
substance added to something in small quantities to preserve or improve |
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Fad Diets |
diet that enjoys temporary popularity. |
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Antioxidant |
nutrients that protect cells from damage from oxidation, includes vitamin E, C, A |
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Basal Metabolic Rate |
rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to keep vital functions going |
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Cholesterol |
a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerves. |
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Fiber |
dietary material containing substances which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes |
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eating disorder |
characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits |
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dehydration |
an abnormally low amount of water in the body. |
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dietary supplements |
a product that contains a "dietary ingredient" intended to add further nutritional value. |
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cholesterol |
a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissue , including the blood and the nerves. |
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Enriched food |
nutrients added to food that were lost during processing. |
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nutrient |
a substance that provides nourishment for growth and the maintenance of life |
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fortified foods |
vitamins and minerals added to food
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Nutrient deficiency
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not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health.
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