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Ch. 14 Nutrition & Digestion McGraw-Hill Science
Food For Health/ Food, A Fuel
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4th Grade
02/23/2011

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nutrients
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substances that your body needs for energy and growth
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carbohydrates
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substances used by the body as its main source of energy
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fats
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substances that are used by the body as long-lasting sources of energy
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protein
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substances that the body uses for growth and repair of cells
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fiber
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material that helps move wastes through the body
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digestion
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the process of breaking down food
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taste buds
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thousands of cells on your tongue that sen the signals for sweet, sour, bitter, and salty to your brain
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saliva
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a liquid in your mouth that helps soften and break down food
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stomach
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part of your body with walls made of strong muscles that squeeze and mash food
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small intestine
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a tube-like part of your body where most digestion takes place
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