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Nutrients are the life sustaining substances found in food.
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- Necessary for growth, maintenance, and repair.
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There are 6 nutrients:
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- Vitamins
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- Minerals
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- Carbs
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- Lipids
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- Proteins
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- Water
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# Definitions
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| Term | Definition |
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| Nutrients | The life sustaining substances found in food. Necessary for growth, maintenance, and repair. |
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| Nutrition | The study of how nutrients affect our body. |
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| Diet | The usual pattern of food choices |
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| Lipid | Fat |
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