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3. a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.
6. a complex sugar that is a basic source of energy for the body
10. fiber material in food that resists digestion and adds bulk to the diet
12. content amount of fat in a certain amount of a substance
13. a major structural component of all body tissues and is required for tissue growth and repair
15. dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.
16. fats a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules with at least one double bond, considered to be healthier in the diet than saturated fat.
18. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
20. substances that provide nutrients
22. any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids.
23. a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
25. composition used to describe the percentages of fat, bone, water and muscle in human bodies
26. expenditure the total calories used for all activities over a given period of time

1. a tasteless odorless colorless liquid with the chemical formula H2O
2. the loss or removal of water from something
4. diet eating a variety of foods that give the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and having energy
5. the sum of all physical and chemical processes that take place in the body; the conversion of food into energy
6. a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues
7. effect a false sense of benefit felt by a patient caused by the psychological belief that a treatment is effective
8. organic substances, other than proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and organic salts, that are essential in small quantities for normal body functions
9. a unit of heat
11. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
14. an amount of food, air, or another substance taken into the body.
17. fats a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat.
19. a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
21. any of the class of soluble, crystalline, typically sweet-tasting carbohydrates found in living tissues and exemplified by glucose and sucrose.
24. My plate educational tool that enables incorporating dietary guidelines into daily use