Nutrition 2026 [2026]
Nutrition 2025
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1. calories A unit used to measure the amount of energy contained in foods
2. cholesterol a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts
of the body
3. dehydration lack of water
4. metabolism All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
5. Daily Values the recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume
each day
6. Food Guide Pyramid A diagram that classifies foods into six groups to help people plan a
healthy diet.
7. fad diet weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time
8. fasting going without food for a period of time
9. obesity 20% above appropriate weight
10. carbohydrate loading maximizing glycogen stores before an endurance event by diet and
training
11. additives a substance added to something in small quantities, typically to improve
or preserve it.
12. enriched The addition to a food of nutrients that were lost during processing so
that the food will meet a specified standard
13. fortified a food that has had nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals or proteins
added to it
14. preservatives additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage
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Nutrition 2025
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_56pmyf
1. calories A unit used to measure the amount of energy contained in foods
2. cholesterol a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts
of the body
3. dehydration lack of water
4. metabolism All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
5. Daily Values the recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume
each day
6. Food Guide Pyramid A diagram that classifies foods into six groups to help people plan a
healthy diet.
7. fad diet weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time
8. fasting going without food for a period of time
9. obesity 20% above appropriate weight
10. carbohydrate loading maximizing glycogen stores before an endurance event by diet and
training
11. additives a substance added to something in small quantities, typically to improve
or preserve it.
12. enriched The addition to a food of nutrients that were lost during processing so
that the food will meet a specified standard
13. fortified a food that has had nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals or proteins
added to it
14. preservatives additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage
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