Health Ch. 7 vocab

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nutrition

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The science or study of food and the ways in which the body uses food

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nutrient

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A substance in food that provides energy or helps form body tissues and that is necessary for life and growth

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carbohydrate

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A class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fiber. Also, the body's main form of energy storage in the body

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fat

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A class of energy-giving nutrients that serves as a source of energy storage in the body

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protein

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A class of nutrients that are made up of amino acids, which are needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body

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vitamin

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A class of nutrients that are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth

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mineral

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A class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain body processes, such as enzyme activity and bone formation

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nutrient deficiency

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The state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health

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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)

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Recommended nutrient intakes that will meet the needs of almost all healthy people

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daily value (DV)

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Recommended daily amount of a nutrient; used on food labels to help people see how a food fits into their diet