Sports Nutrition Vocab

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  1. 3. Nutrients found in foods like bread and pasta that provide quick energy
  2. 6. Proteins in your body that speed up chemical reactions, especially during digestion
  3. 7. An unhealthy fat created during food processing, linked to heart disease.
  4. 10. The pattern of foods and drinks that a person regularly consumes.
  5. 12. The process your body uses to break down food so it can absorb nutrients
  6. 14. A substance in food that your body needs to grow, repair, and function.
  7. 16. Minerals like sodium and potassium that help control fluid balance and muscle function.
  8. 17. Building blocks that make up proteins in your body.
  9. 19. The science of how food affects health and how your body uses nutrients
  10. 21. A component of fats, some of which are essential for your body’s health
  11. 22. Often called “good” cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from your blood
  12. 23. A sweet-tasting carbohydrate that provides quick energy but should be eaten in moderation
  13. 24. A healthy type of fat found in foods like olive oil and avocados.
  14. 25. A type of fat often found in animal products, which can raise cholesterol levels
  15. 27. A mineral in salt that your body needs in small amounts, but too much can raise blood pressure
  16. 28. A waxy substance found in your blood, needed for certain hormones but harmful in excess
  17. 29. All the chemical processes in your body that turn food into energy
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  1. 1. A type of healthy fat found in fish, nuts, and some plant oils.
  2. 2. A ranking of foods based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels
  3. 4. The combined amount of all fats in a food or diet.
  4. 5. The amount of water you drink each day, important for staying hydrated
  5. 8. The main sugar found in your bloodstream; your body’s primary energy source
  6. 9. The part of plant foods your body can't digest, important for healthy digestion.
  7. 11. A nutrient important for building and repairing body tissues, found in meat, beans, and nuts.
  8. 12. Pills, powders, or drinks taken to add nutrients that might be missing from your meals
  9. 13. Known as “bad” cholesterol; high levels can lead to clogged arteries
  10. 15. The main type of fat in your body; high levels can increase heart disease risk.
  11. 18. A condition that happens when you don’t have enough water in your body
  12. 20. A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that some people cannot tolerate.
  13. 26. A unit that measures how much energy food provides your body.