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are made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils. |
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this vitamin helps prevent birth defects. |
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a form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest. it the tough stringy parts of raw fruits, raw veggies, whole wheats and grains. |
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proteins containing all the essential amino acids; found only in soy and animal foods(meats and dairy products). |
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the process of taking in food and using it for energy and growth. |
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nutrient needed to build cells and tissues |
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vitamins that are fat soluble. |
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are needed for healthy bones and teeth. |
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helps make red blood cells and carries oxygen in the blood. |
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substances and food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. |
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take longer for the body to break down, keeping blood sugar levels constant:bread, rice, pasta, beans, and other veggies. |
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are sugars and starches in foods. |
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are sugars and should be carefully restricted by diabetics due to the spike it can cause in blood sugar: found in milk, fruits and table sugar. |
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a learned desire for food that is based on emotional and other factors rather than nutritional need. |
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compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients. |
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proteins that are missing one or more of the essential amino acids; found in plant sources such as nuts and legumes. |
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your body's way of telling you it needs nutrients. |
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should be carefully restricted by people with hypertension. |
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provide the most calories per gram of all the nutrients. |
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