Nutrition Key Concepts and
Dietary Guidelines for
Healthy Living Questions
and Answers Study Guide
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Nutrition
The science of how the body uses food and nutrients.
Nutrients
Substances in food the body needs to grow, repair itself, and produce
energy.
6 Classes of Nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.
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Metabolism
All the chemical processes in the body that keep you alive and active.
Calories
The energy in food.
Carbohydrates
The body's main source of energy.
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