Nutrition

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  1. 3. the substances in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
  2. 5. the process of taking in food and using it for growth and good health
  3. 6. a waxlike substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances
  4. 8. the starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy
  5. 10. the body's main source of energy
  6. 11. properly
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  1. 1. substances that help to regulate the body's functions
  2. 2. sources of energy that also perform other functions such as vitamin storage and body insulation
  3. 4. the part of grains, fruits, and vegetables that the body can not break down
  4. 6. units of heat that measure the energy available in foods
  5. 7. essential nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues
  6. 9. substances that strengthen the muscles, bones, and teeth; and keep the heart and other organs