macronutrients

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A substance you need to grow and live is called a

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Nutrient

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This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

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Macronutrient

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This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

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Protein

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The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

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Carbohydrates

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Elements in food that help your body work properly.

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Minerals

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Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.

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Calories

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The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. The title of this unit.

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Nutrition

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A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

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Metabolism

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What are the three types of macronutrients?

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Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat

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Which macronutrient is this food highest in?

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Fat