Food Words Flashcards
calories
a measure of the energy released by food as it is digested by the human body
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carborydrates
an organic substance consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is a vital source of energy
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diet
the usual components of food consumed by a person over a specified period of time
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energy
the ability or capacity to perform tasks or actions
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fat
soft greasy solids stored in the body as a reserve energy source
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iron
a necessary mineral needed for the proper functioning of red blood cells to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
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minerals
inorganic substances that are needed by the body to maintain proper bodily functions
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nutrition
the act of the human body utilizing nutrients and minerals from digested food to allow for growth and the proper functioning of internal processes
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