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  1. 3. A sweet crystallizable material that consists wholly or essentially of sucrose
  2. 7. Helps the body absorb vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  3. 9. Refers to the measurement of a person's mass, typically expressed in kilograms or pounds.
  4. 10. The amount of energy the body can obtain from consuming that food.
  5. 11. A chronic metabolic disease where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.
  6. 13. A type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. It's a component of plant-based foods that passes through the digestive system relatively intact.
  7. 16. Are a type of macronutrient found in certain foods and drinks. Commonly found in Sugars, Fibers, Starches, and is the main source of energy.
  8. 18. A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. It is also available in supplement forms.
  9. 19. Also known as stature, refers to the vertical distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head in a standing person.
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  1. 1. The process by which living organisms obtain and utilize nutrients from food to support life processes such as growth, maintenance, and reproduction.
  2. 2. An edible plant or part of a plant, often used as part of a meal.
  3. 4. A food group that refers to fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and minerals which help protect the body from disease, support healthy skin, and promote overall vitality.
  4. 5. The clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell, that falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, and seas, and that is used for drinking.
  5. 6. A white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of lactating mammals.
  6. 8. A meal eaten in the morning, the first of the day.
  7. 10. A natural stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee, and cacao plants.
  8. 12. A condition where the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food protein as harmful and triggers a reaction
  9. 14. It's a building block for the body, essential for growth, repair, and various bodily functions.
  10. 15. Something that people and animals eat, or plants absorb, to keep them alive
  11. 17. A condition that develops when your blood produces a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells.