Nutrition

Ms. Reed (United States of America)
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  1. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  2. energy
    forceful exertion
  3. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
  4. active
    characterized by energetic movement
  5. disease
    an impairment of health
  6. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
  7. carbohydrate
    an essential component of living cells and source of energy
  8. vitamin
    an organic substance essential to normal metabolism
  9. malnutrition
    a state of poor nourishment
  10. nutrition
    the organic process of nourishing or being nourished
  11. deficiency
    lack of an adequate quantity or number
  12. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  13. cholesterol
    a substance in the blood that can cause heart disease
  14. diabetes
    a disease characterized by high glucose levels in the blood
  15. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
  16. lifestyle
    a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
    An active lifestyle leads to good health.
  17. nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized to give energy
  18. intake
    an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube
  19. consume
    take in as food
  20. vitamin A
    any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes
    For the sake of our eyes, Vitamin A is vital.
  21. vitamin C
    a vitamin found in fresh fruits and vegetables
  22. vitamin D
    a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
    Vitamin D is found in milk and helps build strong bones.
  23. vitamin K
    a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the clotting of blood
    Vitamin K is essential when we have a cut.
  24. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
    The majority of our bodies is made up of water.
  25. fat
    a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue
    Fat and oil are substances that should be limited in our diets.
  26. dairy
    a farm where dairy products are produced
  27. overweight
    usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
    Overweight means you are not obese, but your weight is not normal for your age and height.
  28. eating disorder
    a disorder of the normal eating routine
    An eating disorder can keep you from getting the proper nutrients you need to live a healthy life.
  29. mineral
    a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature
    Examples of minerals include calcium, iron, and potassium.
  30. health
    the general condition of body and mind
    Your health is influenced by what you eat and the amount of physical activity you participate in daily.
  31. stress
    (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
    Stress can take on toll on an adult as they balance work, money, family, and friends.
Created on Thu Oct 15 11:24:54 EDT 2015 (updated Thu Oct 15 13:27:49 EDT 2015)

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