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Nutrition
Food Nutrition Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Carbohydrates | Major source of energy |
Proteins | Need for growth and maintenance, repair tissues. |
Fats | concentrated source of food. |
Saturated Fats | Solid at room temp. |
Unsaturated fats | Liquid at room temperature. |
Cholesterol | Fatty substance. |
Minerals | Inorganic substance needed to build tissues. |
Fluorine | Needed for proper development for bones and teeth. |
Iodine | Make thyroxine a hormone. |
Iron | hemoglobin |
Sodium | Help maintain balance of fluids. |
Zinc | Helps Immune system work properly |
Vitamins | organic substances needed in small amounts for growth and maintenance. |