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What is needed for energy to run every function within the body?
carbohydrates
What is required for many body functions to occur, including normal metabolism?
Vitamins
What is needed for many body functions, including hormones, sebum production, and absorption of fat soluble vitamins?
Fats
What is used by the cells to produce important biochemicals that have many body functions?
Minerals
What is important for building muscle and blood tissues and for cell repair and replacement?
Proteins
What is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body; makes up 50-70% of the body weight?
Water
What are the five basic food groups?
grains, dairy, vegetables, protein foods, fruits
What is the process involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them?
Nutrition
What does the USDA stand for?
United States Department of Health & Human Services
