Health-Nutrition-Vocab

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the parts of food that the body uses to grow, repair, and give energy

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nutrients

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a nutrient that helps the body rebuild itself

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protein

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the nutrient that gives the body energy

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carbohydrate

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a healthier kind of fat nutrients that help your body absorb vitamins

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polyunsaturated fats

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nutrients needed for bones, skin, and other body parts

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vitamins and minerals

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a unit of energy that comes from food

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calorie

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the part of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested, but helps food move through the digestive system

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fiber

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a type of fat (found in animal-based foods and in coconut and palm oil) considered to be less healthful than unsaturated fat

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saturated fats

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a disease that affects how your body uses glucose (a source of fuel for the body)

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type 2 diabetes

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a mineral often found in packaged or processed foods

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sodium