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Power Eating

Power Eating. nutrient. chemical substance in foods that: builds, repairs, and maintains body tissues; regulates body processes, and, provides energy (measured in calories). calorie. unit of measure for both the energy supplied by food and the energy used by the body. Proteins.

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Power Eating

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  1. Power Eating

  2. nutrient • chemical substance in foods that: builds, repairs, and maintains body tissues; regulates body processes, and, provides energy (measured in calories)

  3. calorie • unit of measure for both the energy supplied by food and the energy used by the body

  4. Proteins build tissues repair tissues maintain tissues

  5. amino acids • building blocks that make up proteins

  6. Proteins from animal sources contain all the essential amino acids

  7. carbohydrates • nutrients that provide energy to the body

  8. complex carbohydrates provide Long-lasting energy

  9. Cereals, fruits, vegetables • are examples of fiber

  10. fats • nutrients that are a source of energy and make certain vitamins available for use in the body

  11. two types of fat are • saturated fats and unsaturated fats

  12. cholesterol • fat-like substance made by the body and found in many foods

  13. Foods that are high in cholesterol are egg yolks dairy products

  14. water • nutrient that makes up a part of blood, helps the process of digestion, helps remove body wastes, regulates body temperature, and cushions the spinal cord and joints

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  16. Vitamins help release energy from fats and carbohydrates, help chemical reactions in the body take place, do not supply energy,

  17. water-soluble vitamins • vitamins that cannot be stored by the body in significant amounts

  18. minerals • nutrients that regulate many chemical reactions in the body

  19. the following are examples of minerals • sodium • iron • magnesium

  20. The Food Guide Pyramid • daily guidelines for the number of servings of each major food group

  21. A balanced diet includes foods • from the five basic food groups • that contain the six classes of nutrients • that are needed for optimal health

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