Nutrients Vocabulary Practice

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waxy substance made by the liver

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cholesterol

Front

major mineral needed for strong teeth and bones

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calcium

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required in large amounts in the body

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macronutrient

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required in small amounts in the body

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micronutrient

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not eating any animal products

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vegan

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not eating meat because of beliefs

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vegetarian

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no meat but includes dairy and eggs

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lacto-ovo-vegetarian

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a unit of energy derived from food

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calorie

Front

necessary for a healthy body

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nutrients

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body’s main source for energy

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carbohydrates