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A unit for measuring the amount of energy we get from food.
Calorie
a limited amount or range of food that someone eats to lose weight or become healthier
Diet
Containing substances we need in order to be healthy (Adjective)
Nutritious
a substance in foods such as bread and potatoes that is a major source of energy or calories
Carbohydrate
unhealthy food, esp. fatty fast foods and processed snack foods
Junk food
the state of being very overweight, or the medical condition related to this
Obesity
a substance in body cells that can cause heart disease if levels in the blood are too high
Cholesterol
food served quickly, esp. Western foods like hamburgers, pizzas, fried chicken and French fries
Fast food
To eat more food than the body needs
Overeat
to eat or drink something
Consume
A condition of weakness or illness caused by eating too much food, not enough food or unhealthy food
Malnutrition
Above a normal or healthy weight
Overweight
all the foods a person normally eats
Diet
A substance in food that is necessary for good health
Nutrient
Something that increases your chances of developing a disease or being injured
Risk Factor