Ch. 3 Health - Nutrition

Some types of amino acids are not produced by the body; you can only get them by eating particular foods.

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A cure exists for most types of food allergies.

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The body needs vitamins and minerals to build new cells, strengthen its bones, and carry oxygen to its tissues.

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The three types of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and calories.

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The table sugar that people add to their coffee or use in baking is called fiber.

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Products made from grains, such as bread, cereal, rice, and pasta, are poor sources of starch.

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Your body can obtain energy by breaking down carbohydrates into glucose.

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Fiber provides the body with energy.

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Protein is a nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues.

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Hormones are chemical messengers that influence many basic processes in your body.

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