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The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
nutrition
nutrients
nutrient-dense
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A negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system.
osteoporosis
pasteurization
foodborne illness
food intolerance
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues.
vitamins
minerals
proteins
cholesterol
A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
cholesterol
protein
vitamins
fiber
Food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy.
nutrition
nutrients
carbohydrates
protein
A unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.
calorie
carbohydrate
protein
nutrient-dense
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food.
starvation
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hunger
appetite
The psychological desire for food.
hunger
appetite
hangry
bored
Starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body's main sources of energy.
protein
minerals
carbohydrates
vitamins
A waxy, fatlike substance.
calories
fiber
cholesterol
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Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes.
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
protein
Elements found in food that are used by the body.
vitamins
carbohydrates
fiber
minerals
A condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily.
arthritis
nutrient-dense
osteoporosis
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A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans.
MyPlate
Dietary Guideline for Americans
Food Guide Pyramid
None of the Answers
An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living.
MyPlate
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Nutrition Food Label
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A high ratio of nutrients to calories.
nutrition
nutrients
carbohydrates
nutrient-dense
Substances added to a food to produce a desired effect.
foodborne illness
pasteurization
food additives
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Food poisoning.
foodborne illness
diarrhea
osteoporosis
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Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens.
pasteurization
nutrient-dense
food additives
foodborne illness
A condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods.
osteoporosis
food allergy
foodborne illness
food intolerance
The spreading of pathogens from one food to another.
cross-contamination
foodborne illness
food intolerance
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