Nutrition

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  1. 11. Plant foods that can be combined to make all essential amino acids such as rice and beans
  2. 12. A body type that is long and lean with little muscle or fat
  3. 13. A body type that is rounder or softer with a higher percentage of body fat
  4. 15. Sugars that provide quick energy; found in fruits, milk, and sweets
  5. 16. The total number of calories consumed from food and drink
  6. 17. When calories eaten equal calories burned maintaining weight
  7. 19. Organic compounds that help the body use energy from food and maintain healthy cells
  8. 21. The most essential nutrient; it helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and remove waste
  9. 24. Proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in the body such as digestion
  10. 25. Nutrients that build and repair body tissues, make enzymes, and support growth
  11. 26. A fatty substance in the blood; necessary in small amounts but harmful in excess
  12. 27. A concentrated source of energy that supports body functions and helps absorb vitamins
  13. 30. A fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and build strong bones
  14. 31. The science of how your body uses food to grow, maintain, and repair itself
  15. 32. A simple sugar that is the body’s main energy source
  16. 34. A weight range that supports good health for your height and body type
  17. 36. Vitamins stored in the body’s fat tissues and liver such as Vitamin D
  18. 37. A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth
  19. 38. Nutrients needed in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals
  20. 39. When fewer calories are eaten than burned leading to weight loss
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  1. 1. The substances in food that your body needs to function properly; there are over 50 nutrients in six categories
  2. 2. Nutrients the body needs in large amounts such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
  3. 3. Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids such as meat, eggs, soy, or quinoa
  4. 4. A body type that is muscular with broad shoulders and narrow hips
  5. 5. A type of fat usually solid at room temperature; too much can raise cholesterol and heart disease risk
  6. 6. A type of carbohydrate the body cannot digest; it helps with digestion and lowers cholesterol
  7. 7. The number of calories the body burns for basic functions and activity
  8. 8. Starches that provide long-lasting energy; found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice
  9. 9. How you see and feel about your body and how you think others see it
  10. 10. When more calories are eaten than burned leading to weight gain
  11. 14. Vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be eaten daily such as Vitamin C
  12. 18. The body’s main source of energy; found in foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables
  13. 20. The way you interpret or understand something; in this case how you view your own body
  14. 22. A healthier type of fat found in oils, nuts, and fish
  15. 23. Elements that help the body build bones, make blood, and maintain normal body functions
  16. 28. Minerals that carry an electrical charge in body fluids and help maintain balance in and around cells
  17. 29. The building blocks that make up proteins
  18. 33. A mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
  19. 35. A water-soluble vitamin that helps with healing and immune function