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Nutrition for Healthy Living
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Nutrition Facts Label a label found on the outside packages of food and states the number of
servings in the container, the number of calories in each serving, and the
quantity of nutrients in each serving
Dietary Guidelines for Americans a set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
Water essential nutrient required by every cell in our body and makes up about
65% of our body weight
Vitamins nutrients needed in small quantities that control many different body
functions
Minerals elements needed in small quantities that have specific roles in keeping our
bodies healthy (ex. - Iron, Calcium, Potassium)
Nutrients essential substances needed by the body to function properly
Digestion the process of breaking food down into a form that can be used by the
body
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Nutrition for Healthy Living
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Nutrition Facts Label a label found on the outside packages of food and states the number of
servings in the container, the number of calories in each serving, and the
quantity of nutrients in each serving
Dietary Guidelines for Americans a set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
Water essential nutrient required by every cell in our body and makes up about
65% of our body weight
Vitamins nutrients needed in small quantities that control many different body
functions
Minerals elements needed in small quantities that have specific roles in keeping our
bodies healthy (ex. - Iron, Calcium, Potassium)
Nutrients essential substances needed by the body to function properly
Digestion the process of breaking food down into a form that can be used by the
body
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