| 1. water |
the most essential compound required by the human body to maintain proper function |
| 2. vitamin |
various naturally found organic substances that are essential to the proper development and growth of the human body |
| 3. vegetarian |
a person who only consumes vegetables and fruit as a food source but may still consume dairy products |
| 4. vegan |
a person who only consumes vegetables and fruit and doesn’t consume or use any type of product derived from animals |
| 5. roughage |
the indigestible material from plants that aids in maintaining proper intestinal and bowel functioning |
| 6. protein |
a grouping of molecules consisting of amino acids that form the basis of all living tissue, making them essential to the proper development, growth, and maintenance of the human body |
| 7. obese |
the condition of being extremely overweight |
| 8. 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 |
| 9. minerals |
inorganic substances that are needed by the body to maintain proper bodily functions |
| 10. iron |
a necessary mineral needed for the proper functioning of red blood cells to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide |
| 11. fat |
soft greasy solids stored in the body as a reserve energy source |
| 12. energy |
the ability or capacity to perform tasks or actions |
| 13. diet |
the usual components of food consumed by a person over a specified period of time |
| 14. carborydrates |
an organic substance consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is a vital source of energy |
| 15. calories |
a measure of the energy released by food as it is digested by the human body |
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