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| substances in food that provide the energy the body needs to work properly |
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| major source of energy. Includes two types: simple and complex |
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| complex carbohydrate found in plant foods and helps the digestive system work properly |
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| high-energy nutrient that contain twice as much energy as carbohydrates |
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| waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products. Often found in foods that contain saturated fats. |
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| nutrient needed by the body for tissue growth and repair. |
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| nutrient that acts as helper molecules within the body. Examples include A, D, E, C, and folic acid. |
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| nutrients are not made by living things. Examples include calcium and iron. |
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| most important nutrient because it is needed for all the body's vital processes |
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