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- 3. A weight-loss diet that promises fast results but is usually not healthy long-term
- 9. Foods or meats with higher amounts of fat, like fatty cuts of meat or processed foods
- 10. Unhealthy fat found in processed foods like margarine and fast food
- 12. A type of fiber in plants that helps digestion but can't be digested by humans
- 14. A group of conditions, like high blood pressure and sugar that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
- 15. A type of fat that is solid at room temperature, found in animal products like butter, cheese, and meat.
- 16. A disease where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar
- 17. Chemicals in living things that are involved in processes like digestion and energy use
- 18. A fatty substance in your blood that can cause health problems if levels are too high
- 19. A nutrient that provides energy and helps store vitamins, found in foods like oils, butter, and meats.
- 20. A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control blood sugar levels in the body
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- 1. A nutrient made up of amino acids, important for building and repairing tissues in the body.
- 2. A type of nutrient found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits that provides energy to the body
- 4. The building blocks of proteins, which are necessary for various bodily functions.
- 5. A scale that ranks carbohydrates based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels.
- 6. "Bad" cholesterol that can clog arteries and cause heart problems
- 7. A healthier type of fat that is liquid at room temperature, found in foods like olive oil, avocados, and nuts.
- 8. Amino acids that the body cannot make on its own and must be eaten from food.
- 11. meat or food that contains little fat, like chicken breast
- 13. Relating to the shape or structure of something, like body tissues