Nutrition

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  1. 4. A nutrient that helps build and repair body tissues. Sources include meat, beans, and dairy pCarbohydrates: A primary source of energroducts.
  2. 6. A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  3. 7. found in foods like bread, pasta, rice, and fruits.
  4. 8. Fats Fats that are beneficial to health, found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil.
  5. 9. A protein found in wheat and some other grains; some people have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
  6. 12. Maintaining adequate water levels in the body for proper bodily functions.
  7. 14. Label Information on food packaging that provides details about the nutritional content of the product.
  8. 15. Substances in food that the body needs to function properly, including vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
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  1. 1. Control Managing the amount of food consumed to maintain a healthy weight
  2. 2. Guidelines Recommendations for healthy eating provided by health authorities.
  3. 3. Essential organic compounds that the body needs for various functions. Examples include vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
  4. 5. Foods Foods that have been altered from their original form through cooking, preserving, or adding other ingredients.
  5. 10. Pyramid A visual representation of a balanced diet, with different food groups represented in tiers
  6. 11. Units of energy found in food. Different foods provide different amounts of calories.
  7. 13. Inorganic nutrients necessary for various bodily functions, such as calcium, iron, and potassium.