1. F. Nutrients: The substances that your body needs to function properly
2. E. Digestion: The process of breaking down food into a form your body can use
3. K. Diet: A pattern of eating that includes what, how much, how often
4. J. Calorie: The amount of energy your body gets from food
5. B. Metabolism: The process of converting the energy in food to energy your body can use
6. I. Carbohydrate: chemical composed of one or more simple sugars
7. A. Fats: The energy storage unit that helps the body store some vitamins
8. D. Proteins: Nutrients that supply the body with energy for building and repairing tissues
9. G. Vitamins: organic compounds that control several body functions,
only need a small amount (these come from plants and animals)
10. H. Minerals: elements essential for good health, such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium (these come from the ground)
11. C. Dehydration: The drying out of your body
I hope this helps! I organized it in a study-able manor and added some of my own input to help you remember certain vocab words :)
1. garbage
2. composting
3. dumping
4. feeding
5. recycling
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