Nutrition Basics

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  1. 2. helps make cell membranes, nerve tissue, certain hormones, and substances that aid in the digestion of fat.
  2. 6. most healthy type of fat, in general
  3. 8. nutrients that naturally occcur in rocks and soil
  4. 9. neccessary for healthy red blood cells
  5. 12. Make up proteins
  6. 13. Makes up 65% of your body
  7. 14. 20-35% of your Calories should come from this
  8. 15. complete proteins contain all nine essential amino acids and incomplete proteins lack one or more of these essential amino acids.
  9. 16. Essential for growth and repair of your body's tissues
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  1. 1. Chemical process by which your body breaks down foods to release energy.
  2. 3. Important in blood clotting and functioning of the nervous system
  3. 4. 45-65% of your total daily calorie intake should come from this.
  4. 5. Process of keeping a state state within your body
  5. 7. Symptoms are weakness, rapid breathing, and a weak heartbeat
  6. 10. helps the heart function well and helps water balance
  7. 11. Amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down.