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- 11. Plant foods that can be combined to make all essential amino acids such as rice and beans
- 12. A body type that is long and lean with little muscle or fat
- 13. A body type that is rounder or softer with a higher percentage of body fat
- 15. Sugars that provide quick energy; found in fruits, milk, and sweets
- 16. The total number of calories consumed from food and drink
- 17. When calories eaten equal calories burned maintaining weight
- 19. Organic compounds that help the body use energy from food and maintain healthy cells
- 21. The most essential nutrient; it helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and remove waste
- 24. Proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in the body such as digestion
- 25. Nutrients that build and repair body tissues, make enzymes, and support growth
- 26. A fatty substance in the blood; necessary in small amounts but harmful in excess
- 27. A concentrated source of energy that supports body functions and helps absorb vitamins
- 30. A fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and build strong bones
- 31. The science of how your body uses food to grow, maintain, and repair itself
- 32. A simple sugar that is the body’s main energy source
- 34. A weight range that supports good health for your height and body type
- 36. Vitamins stored in the body’s fat tissues and liver such as Vitamin D
- 37. A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth
- 38. Nutrients needed in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals
- 39. When fewer calories are eaten than burned leading to weight loss
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- 1. The substances in food that your body needs to function properly; there are over 50 nutrients in six categories
- 2. Nutrients the body needs in large amounts such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
- 3. Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids such as meat, eggs, soy, or quinoa
- 4. A body type that is muscular with broad shoulders and narrow hips
- 5. A type of fat usually solid at room temperature; too much can raise cholesterol and heart disease risk
- 6. A type of carbohydrate the body cannot digest; it helps with digestion and lowers cholesterol
- 7. The number of calories the body burns for basic functions and activity
- 8. Starches that provide long-lasting energy; found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice
- 9. How you see and feel about your body and how you think others see it
- 10. When more calories are eaten than burned leading to weight gain
- 14. Vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be eaten daily such as Vitamin C
- 18. The body’s main source of energy; found in foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables
- 20. The way you interpret or understand something; in this case how you view your own body
- 22. A healthier type of fat found in oils, nuts, and fish
- 23. Elements that help the body build bones, make blood, and maintain normal body functions
- 28. Minerals that carry an electrical charge in body fluids and help maintain balance in and around cells
- 29. The building blocks that make up proteins
- 33. A mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
- 35. A water-soluble vitamin that helps with healing and immune function