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- 4. 1 gram of this is equal to 4 calories. It is the building block of muscles and major organs, build new tissues to help skin and eyes, and is made up of amino acids.
- 6. 1 gram of this is equal to 9 calories. Two forms of this are saturated and unsaturated. I provides energy and produces cholesterol.
- 7. Foods like cereals, veggies, fruits, and nuts contain this. Foods with 3 grams or more of this are sources. This can help make you "regular."
- 9. Substances that prevent the harmful effects of free radical oxidation in the body and help to prevent cancer
- 10. Builds teeth and bones, makes hormones, and maintains a regular heart beat.
- 11. Experts recommend we limit this to 3,000 mg/day. You may find it on the table. One form of this is salt. Many people add it to food even when it is not needed.
- 13. Foods high in this are meat, eggs, and cheese. Having too much of this can lead to high blood pressure or heart disease.
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- 1. This is a stimulant. It is recommended to have no more than 300 mg of this a day. Too much may give you jitters, make you irritable, cause sleeplessness, or anxiety.
- 2. Some food labels may give a breakdown. Some are simple while others are complex. One gram of this equals 4 calories. This is the body's main source of energy.
- 3. There is no standard size of this. Gives the amount of certain calories or grams in one of these. Two words
- 5. Facilitates the use of all nutrients
- 6. These renegade oxygen cells released by pollution, smoking, radiation, and stress that attack cells in the brain, heart, bloodstream, and the immune system. Two words
- 8. These come from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It is the measure of energy derived from foods.
- 12. Shows content of product in order of amount by weight. They are listed from largest percentage to lowest. Two words