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- 3. The process of converting food into energy.
- 4. A tree nut that is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
- 5. The process in which the body takes in and uses food, affecting health and growth.
- 7. A primary mineral in bones and teeth, found in a variety of food sources including milk, yogurt, spinach, and fortified cereals.
- 9. A molecule that helps your body fight off harmful free radicals that are linked to diabetes and cancer.
- 11. This type of eating pattern emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats, traditional to a region surrounding an intercontinental sea (Europe, Africa, and Asia), from which this diet gets its name.
- 12. A type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body cannot digest, and it helps with digestion, weight management, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
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- 1. This term refers to grains that are not refined, but instead contains the entire grain kernel - bran, germ, and endosperm.
- 2. This large fruit is high in water, low in calories, and is a very good lycopene source, which is a red-pigmented, powerful antioxidant.
- 4. The main ingredient in guacamole, high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can improve your blood cholesterol when used in place of saturated and trans fats.
- 6. A lean meat source found in the ocean that contains omega-3 fatty acids.
- 7. A unit of energy, often used to express the nutritional value of foods.
- 8. Comprises 50-70% of your body weight.
- 10. A hardy green cabbage that is considered a “superfood” due to its low calories and being a good source of vitamins A, B6, C, K, and folate (B9), as well as fiber, carotenoids and manganese.