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