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- 2. simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
- 3. type of vitamins that dissolves in water; used immediately by the body or removed during urination
- 4. type of fat found plant-based foods; are liquid at room temperature.
- 6. inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water and animal food sources
- 8. nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body ; can be found in fruits vegetables, grains and dairy products.
- 13. type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; typically solid at room temperature.
- 14. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes
- 15. type of fat historically found in many processed foods; can also occur naturally in animal-based foods
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- 1. chemical substance that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy and function
- 5. complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits
- 7. type of vitamin that dissolves in the body's fats and can be stored for later use.
- 9. nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients.
- 10. organic nutrients that promote growth and development; help regulate body processes, maintain healthy skin and help the body release energy
- 11. necessary for most body functions; can survive only a few days without.
- 12. process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth