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Starches that the body slowly converts into glucose, providing for long-lasting energy. ________ include grains such as rice and barley, whole grain breads and pastas, beans, nuts, and some vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and potatoes. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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Sugars that the body rapidly converts into glucose, providing quick but short-lived bursts of energy. __________ are found in milk, fruit, candy, soft drinks, and products made from refined (white) flour, such as white bread and pastas. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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The amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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A variety of problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren’t working the way they should. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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One of the five main components of food and the body’s main source of energy. There are two main types of __________—simple and complex. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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A diet expert who helps people make healthy eating choices that are appropriate to their age, weight, and health status. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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The study of food and how it works in the body. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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A condition in which the body does not use insulin properly, resulting in high levels of blood glucose. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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Food that has few nutrients. __________ often contains a lot of fat, sugar, and salt. Potato chips, candy, and soft drinks are all considered junk food. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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Like vitamins, __________ help the body to grow, develop, and stay healthy. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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The condition of having an excessive percentage of body fat. Being overweight can affect a person’s ability to walk, run, and do simple everyday tasks. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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A component of food that builds up, maintains, and replaces the body’s tissues. Some sources include beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, tofu, nuts, seeds, and legumes such as black beans. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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Substances that are found in foods we eat that help the body function, grow, and develop properly. For example, vitamin D helps bones stay strong while vitamin C boosts the body’s ability to heal itself. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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A sugar that serves as a major energy source for the body. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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Plant matter that helps the digestive process. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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One of the five main components of food. Fats help our growth rate and give us healthy skin. Word Bank: BLOODGLUCOSELEVEL, CARBOHYDRATE,COMPLEXCARBOHYDRATES, DIABETES, DIETITIAN, FATS, FIBER, GLUCOSE, HEARTDISEASE, JUNKFOOD, MINERALS, NUTRITION, OBESITY, SIMPLECARBOHYDRATES, VITAMIN
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