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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

build tissuesrepair tissues

maintain tissues

amino acids

•building blocks that make up proteins

Proteins from animal sources contain

all the essential amino acids

carbohydrates

•nutrients that provide energy to the body

complex carbohydrates

provide Long-lasting energy

Cereals, fruits, vegetables

•are examples of fiber

fats

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

two types of fat are

•saturated fats and unsaturated fats

cholesterol

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

Foods that are high in cholesterol are

egg yolks dairy products

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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Vitamins help release energy

from fats and carbohydrates,

help chemical reactions in the body take place,

do not supply energy,

water-soluble vitamins

•vitamins that cannot be stored by the body in significant amounts

minerals

•nutrients that regulate many chemical reactions in the body

the following are examples of minerals

sodiumironmagnesium

The Food Guide Pyramid

•daily guidelines for the number of servings of each major food group

A balanced diet includes foods

from the five basic food groups

that contain the six classes of nutrients

that are needed for optimal health