Food and Nutrition

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Which food group does yogurt and milk belong in? Options: protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy

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dairy

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What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?

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nutrient

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What is the word for the nutrition information printed on the side of a food container?

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food label

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A pattern of eating that includes how much, what, and how often a person eats.

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Diet

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A chemical compound made up of one or more simple sugar e.g. bread, rice, pasta

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Carbohydrates

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Nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells e.g. meat, milk, eggs.

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Protein

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Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium

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Minerals

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The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

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Water

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Organic compounds that control several body functions. e.g. A, C, K

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Vitamins

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The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

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Digestion