Power Eating

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• Power Eating

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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)

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calorie

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

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Proteins

• build tissues
• repair tissues
• maintain tissues

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amino acids

• building blocks that make up proteins

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Proteins from animal sources contain

• all the essential amino acids

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carbohydrates

• nutrients that provide energy to the body

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complex carbohydrates

• provide Long-lasting energy

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Cereals, fruits, vegetables

• are examples of fiber

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fats

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

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two types of fat are

• saturated fats and unsaturated fats

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cholesterol

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

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Foods that are high in cholesterol are

• egg yolks
• dairy products

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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,

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water-soluble vitamins

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

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minerals

• nutrients that regulate many chemical reactions
  in the body

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the following are examples of minerals

• sodium
• iron
• magnesium

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The Food Guide Pyramid

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

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A balanced diet includes foods

• from the five basic food groups
• that contain the six classes of nutrients
• that are needed for optimal health