JT science
Chapter 10
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- Nutritionist
- Person who evaluates people's health and recommends special diet plans to keep people healthy
- Nutrients
- Substance in food that keeps the body working properly
- Carbohydrate
- Nutrient that provides the biggest energy source for the body
- Protein
- Nutrient that helps repair and build the body tissues
- Fat
- Nutrient that provides a concentrated energy source for the body
- Vitamins
- Substance in food that keeps the body healthy and working properly
- Minerals
- A non living natural substance found in earth
- Diet
- All the food a person eats whether healthy or unhealthy
- Vitamin c
- Oranges and grapefruits, helps heal wounds
- Vitamin a
- Milk, helps with eyesight
- Vitamin d
- Milk, helps with cartilage and teeth
- Vitamin b
- Whole grain, helps your body make energy
- Vitamin e
- Nuts, helps blood carry oxygen thru the body
- Vitamin k
- Vegetables, helps blood clot
- Calcium
- Dairy products, helps keep bones and teeth strong
- Iron
- Nuts, helps blood carry oxygen thru the body
- Potassium
- Bananas, keeps muscles and nerves working well
- Zinc
- Eggs, helps body fight infection and illness