Nutrition Flashcards [2026]
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Complete protein
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A substance in foods that the body
needs to regulate bodily functions, contains all 9 of the essential amino
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promote growth, repair body acids.
tissues, and obtain energy.
A waxy, fatlike substance that is sugars found in fruits, vegetables,
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found only in animal products. grains, and milk.
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the building blocks of protein. amino acids
The chemical process by which the metabolism
body breaks down food to release
energy.
contains all 9 of the essential amino Complete protein
acids.
the desire for food. Appetite
lacking some essential amino acids. Incomplete protein
A liquid at room temperature; can unsaturated fat
prevent heart disease.
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Nutrition
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Complete protein
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A substance in foods that the body
needs to regulate bodily functions, contains all 9 of the essential amino
1
promote growth, repair body acids.
tissues, and obtain energy.
A waxy, fatlike substance that is sugars found in fruits, vegetables,
3 4
found only in animal products. grains, and milk.
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Don't know?Continue
continue
Terms in this set (23)
1
, Nutrition Flashcards [2026]
the building blocks of protein. amino acids
The chemical process by which the metabolism
body breaks down food to release
energy.
contains all 9 of the essential amino Complete protein
acids.
the desire for food. Appetite
lacking some essential amino acids. Incomplete protein
A liquid at room temperature; can unsaturated fat
prevent heart disease.
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