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- 4. the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat.
- 5. substances that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
- 8. a type of fat that is created when liquid oils are changed into solid fats, like shortening and some margarines. It makes them last longer without going bad. It may also be found in crackers, cookies, and snack foods. Foods with this type of fat can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers your HDL (good) cholesterol.
- 10. It helps with the function of nerves and muscles. It also helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body.
- 17. a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature.
- 19. chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
- 21. also known as “good” cholesterol.
- 22. a condition that happens when you do not take in enough liquids to replace those that you lose.
- 24. the process the body uses to break down food into nutrients.
- 25. field of study focuses on foods and substances in foods that help animals (and plants) to grow and stay healthy. It also includes behaviors and social factors related to food choices.
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- 1. minerals in body fluids. They include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.
- 2. measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar.
- 3. the building blocks of proteins.
- 6. a type of fat is found in avocados, canola oil, nuts, olives and olive oil, and seeds.
- 7. They can be found naturally in fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products. They are also added to many foods and drinks during preparation or processing. Types include glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Your digestive system breaks them down into glucose. Your cells use the glucose for energy.
- 9. a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body.
- 11. the main sugar found in the blood and the main source of energy for your body.
- 12. Your body uses this sugar for energy for your cells, tissues and organs. It stores any extra sugar in your liver and muscles for when it is needed.
- 13. A unit of energy in food.
- 14. You get proteins in your diet from meat, dairy products, nuts, and certain grains and beans.
- 15. a type of fat that is solid at room temperature. It is found in full-fat dairy products (like butter, cheese, cream, regular ice cream, and whole milk), coconut oil, lard, palm oil, ready-to-eat meats, and the skin and fat of chicken and turkey, among other foods. It also raises blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease.
- 16. a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It can also be in products such as vitamin and nutrient supplements, lip balms, and certain medicines.
- 18. a type of fat found in your blood.
- 20. also known as “bad” cholesterol.
- 23. This is made up of what you eat and drink.