nutrition vocab words Flashcards
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Nutrition
The process of consuming,digesting,
absorbing,and utilizing nutrients.
Carbohydrates
A large group of compounds that includes sugars,and starch.
Fats
It is a type of nutrient.
Fiber
A type of carbohydrate that is found in plant based foods.
protein
primary nutrients for building muscles,skin,hair,nails, and internal organs.
Glucose
simple sugar that serves as the primary source of energy for body cells.
Vitamins
organic compounds that the body needs.
Calories
a unit of energy.
Minerals
involves the intake and utilization of inorganic nutrients.
Nutrients
the process of obtaining and utilizing food.
fats,sweets, and Oil servings
0-1 serving per day
Dairy servings
2-3 serving per day
Meat servings
2-3 serving per day
Vegetable servings
3-5 serving per day
Fruit servings
2-4 serving per day
Carbohydrates servings
6-11 serving per day
