Nutrition Definitions

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Nutrition

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the study of food an how it works in the body

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Calorie

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The unit of energy we get from food

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Nutrients

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The substances that provide the materials the body needs to grow and maintain itself

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Carbohydrates

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Main source of energy

Fuels internal processes and movement

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Simple Carbs/Simple sugars

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Small molecules

Sugars like glucose

Unhealthy

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Complex Carbs

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Large molecules

Starch, Fiber

Healthy

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Protein

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Build and repair cells

Help cells grow

Made of amino acids

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Fats

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Stored energy

Provides insulation and cushions organs

Store vitamins

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Unsaturated Fats

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Healthy fats

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Saturated Fats

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Unhealthy