Nutrition Vocab

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Unit of heat measuring energy used by the body and supplied by food.

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Calorie

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Nutrients that build and maintain body cells and tissues.

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Vitamins

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Needed for muscle contractions, pH balance, and hydration. Regulates fluid outside and inside cells.

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Sodium

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Waxy lipid-like substance in blood.

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Cholesterol

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Nutrients that build and maintain body cells and tissues

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Protein

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Glucose stored in the liver and muscles as a starch-like substance.

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Glycogen

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Type of fat that is liquid at room temp.

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Unsaturated Fat

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Type of fat solid at room temp.

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Saturated Fat

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A fatty substance that does not dissolve in water.

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Lipid

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Indigestible complex carbohydrate.

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Fiber