Nutrients

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  1. 3. Foods high in nutrients but relatively low in calories. These foods contain all of the nutrients. Examples include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk products, seafood, lean meats, eggs, peas, beans, and nuts.
  2. 4. The amount of food that is recommended to be eaten in one sitting, it can vary depending on age, activity level, and overall health.
  3. 7. The body needs these in small amounts to stay healthy, found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. These can be found in food and the earth that are essential for life. .
  4. 9. Categories of foods that have similar nutritional properties, such as grains, dairy, proteins, fruits, and vegetables.
  5. 11. Elements found in food and the earth that are essential for life. They are important for the body's growth, development, and overall health, found in foods like milk, eggs, and leafy green vegetables.
  6. 12. Calories from foods and drinks that are high in calories but low in nutritional value.
  7. 14. Builds strong bones & teeth, regulates muscle contraction. Found in dairy products.
  8. 15. Categories of essential substances found in food that provide nourishment to the body. Examples include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  9. 17. Choices that are made after gathering and considering relevant information.
  10. 18. The process of providing the body with enough water to stay healthy and function properly.
  11. 19. A type of carbohydrate that helps with digestion and keeps the digestive system healthy, found in foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables., that includes a variety of different foods in the right proportions to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients.
  12. 20. Carbohydrates that provide long-lasting energy and can be found in whole wheat bread, rice, potatoes,beans,quinoa
  13. 21. A type of fat that is unhealthy and can clog arteries.
  14. 22. Carbohydrates that give us quick energy and can be found in fruits,candy and juices.
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  1. 1. Important for building and repairing body tissues, found in foods like meat, fish, and beans.
  2. 2. Substances found in food that are essential for the body to function properly.
  3. 5. B & C vitamins are not stored and are eliminated through the body.
  4. 6. The first source of energy to the body, found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits.
  5. 8. The study of food and how it works in your body.
  6. 9. "All Dogs Eat Kibble" are these types of vitamins.
  7. 10. The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used for energy and growth.
  8. 13. Information on food packaging that provide information about the nutritional content of the product, including calories, fat, sugar, and vitamins.
  9. 16. Refers to the state of being in good physical and mental health. It involves actively taking care of oneself through healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating nutritious food, exercising regularly, and managing stress.
  10. 19. Provides energy and helps the body absorb vitamins, found in foods like butter, oil, and avocados.