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Chapter 1 The Amazing World of Food. Nutrients Life sustaining chemical compounds that are released when food breaks down in the body.

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1 Chapter 1 The Amazing World of Food

2 Nutrients Life sustaining chemical compounds that are released when food breaks down in the body

3 Nutrition… The study of nutrients and how the body uses them

4 Wellness… A person’s total health which includes Physical Mental Emotional

5 Influences on Wellness… Food choices you make Amount of physical activity you get Managing feelings & emotions Staying free of alcohol & drugs

6 Science & Food Without science – food would be less available and less understood Agriculture Food processing Food safety

7 Pleasures of Food… Enjoyment Family & Social Ties Comfort Entertainment Adventure

8 Comfort Foods These are usually creamy, soft, and rich. They are familiar foods which make people feel GOOD! Ex: ice cream, chocolate, french fries, mashed potatoes, pizza, potato chips


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