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Good Shepherd Nutrition Vocab
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6th Grade
09/05/2011

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Active Lifestyle
Definition
Being physically active in your life.
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Calcium
Definition
A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew bones and teeth
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Calories
Definition
A measure of the energy used by the body, and of the energy that food supplies to the body.
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Carbohydrates
Definition
Essential nutrients that are the body's main source of energy.
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Cholesterol
Definition
A waxt substance found in every cell of humans and animals
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Daily Value (DV)
Definition
Recommended amounts of key nutrients.
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% DVs
Definition
Shows the specific amounts of nutrients for each food.
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Inactive Lifestyle
Definition
Only Light physical activity.
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Iron
Definition
A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells.
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Nutrients
Definition
The substances found in food that nourish your body.
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Nutrition Facts Panel
Definition
The section of a food label that shows the Serving Size, Calories and key nutrients.
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Physical Activity
Definition
Any action that uses your muscles to move your body and uses up energy.
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Protein
Definition
An essential nutrient that helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease.
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Vitamin A
Definition
Promotes healthy skin and hair and helps the body resist infections. Helps the eyes adjust to the darkness.
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Vitamin C
Definition
Increases resistance to infections and helps wounds heal.
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Whole Grains
Definition
Contains the whole grain kernel
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