Nutrition

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  1. 3. - to act of absorbing or taking up water or elements of water
  2. 5. - an inorganic substance especially: one (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc) that cannot be synthesized in the body and is essential in minute quantities to the function and structure of living organisms
  3. 7. Foods - food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and is free from additives or other artificial ingredients
  4. 9. - Any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
  5. 14. - The act or process of nourishing or being nourished
  6. 15. - mostly indigestible material in food (such as legumes, whole grains, and vegetables) that stimulates the intestine to peristalsis and promotes elimination of waste from the large intestine
  7. 17. Guidelines - science-based, evidence-supported recommendations for food and beverage consumption designed to promote overall health, prevent chronic diseases, and ensure nutrient adequacy for the general public
  8. 18. - a unit equivalent to the large calories expressing heat producing or energy producing value in food when oxidized in the body
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  1. 1. Size - the total amount of food you choose to serve yourself and consume at one time
  2. 2. -any of various organic organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
  3. 4. - any of various neutral compounds of carbon hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses)
  4. 6. - the lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat (the opposite of nutrition)
  5. 8. -a chemical element or substance (such as potassium or protein) that is essential in relatively large amounts to the growth and health of a living organism
  6. 10. Foods - a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being
  7. 11. Diet - provides the body with essential nutrients - vitamins, minerals, proteins, hea;thy fats, and carbohydrates - in the right proportions to function properly, maintain health, and provide energy
  8. 12. Density - the amount of essential nutrients - such as vitamins, minerals,fiber, and protein - relative to the calories (energy) content of a food.
  9. 13. Pyramid - a visual, nutritional tool designed to guide healthy eating by illustration recommended daily servings of different food groups
  10. 15. - Essential macronutrients provide 9 calories per gram - more than double that of carbs or protein - and are crucial for energy, nutrient absorption (vitamins A,D,E,K), hormone production, and cell structure.
  11. 16. Foods - any food altered from its original state, ranging from simple freezing or cooking to the addition of preservatives, salt, sugar, or fat for improved safety, flavor, and shelf life