Nutrition

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Substances in food that your body needs to grow

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Nutrients

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The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health.

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Nutrition

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A nutrient group used to build and repair cells.

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Protein

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These 3 nutrients supply the body with energy: Vitamins, Minerals, & Water; Carbohydrates, Fats, & Water; Fats, Carbohydrates, & Protein; Vitamins, Water, & Fat

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Fats, Carbohydrates, & Protein

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What is the psychological desire for food?

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Appetite

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What is the physical need for food?

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Hunger

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Foods that have a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories is known as

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Nutrient-Dense Foods

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A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods is known as

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Calories

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Foods that offer few, if any nutrients but do supply the calories.

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Empty-Calorie Foods

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Weighing more than the appropriate weight for your gender, height, body frame, and growth pattern.

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Overweight