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Details Title: Healthy Eating Description: 10 key words for nutrition Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 09/25/2006 21:18:21	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Nutrients Definition substances in food that provide the energy the body needs to work properly Term carbohydrates Definition major source of energy. Includes two types: simple and complex Term glucose Definition a type of sugar Term fiber Definition complex carbohydrate found in plant foods and helps the digestive system work properly Term fats Definition high-energy nutrient that contain twice as much energy as carbohydrates Term Cholesterol Definition waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products. Often found in foods that contain saturated fats. Term proteins Definition nutrient needed by the body for tissue growth and repair. Term vitamins Definition nutrient that acts as helper molecules within the body. Examples include A, D, E, C, and folic acid. Term minerals Definition nutrients are not made by living things. Examples include calcium and iron. Term water Definition most important nutrient because it is needed for all the body's vital processes