Nutrition

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What are the energy yielding nutrients?

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Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats

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What are the non-energy yielding nutrients?

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Vitamins, Minerals, Water

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The measurement for the amount of energy released from food is called ......

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KCalories

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This nutrient supplies 4 kcalories per gram, and is responsible for the growth and repair of body tissue like bone and muscle.

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Protein

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This type of carbohydrate is the tough, stringy, undigestible part of plants that helps clean and move waste through the digestive system.

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Fiber

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This is a starch-like substance that humans use for stored energy.

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Glycogen

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This nutrient supplies 9 kcalories per gram, it insulates, and pads our bodies as well as stores vitamins!

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Fat

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This nutrient is the body's preferred source of energy, and is defined as starches and sugars found in food.

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Carbohydrates

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These nutrients are required in very small amounts, and are categorized into either fat soluble or water soluble.

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Vitamins

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This is the rate at which a person uses energy when the body is at rest.

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Basal Metabolism