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- 4. they supply energy for your body's functions
- 7. a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin. People suffering from anemia are often weak and tired, and they may become sick easily.
- 10. works together to maintain water balance in the body. In addition, people who consume enough potassium each day generally have a lower blood pressure
- 12. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down are measured in units
- 13. regulate many processes in your cells. For example, your nervous and muscular systems depend on electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium.
- 14. carbohydrates are in foods such as table sugar and syrups
- 16. fats are usually oil.
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- 1. fats are usually solid at room temperature
- 2. vitamins dissolve in fatty materials
- 3. They supply the body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protect your nerves
- 5. the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body.
- 6. carbohydrates contain longer chains of sugar molecules than simple carbohydrates
- 8. is important in blood clotting and the functioning of your nervous system. It is an essential ingredient in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.
- 9. helps prevent constipation, May reduce the risk of colon cancer, May help prevent heart disease
- 11. is necessary for healthy red blood cells. These cells have an iron-containing substance called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body.
- 15. Is a chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy.