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Chapter 1 Amazing World of Food
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11th Grade
07/02/2013

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NUTRIENT
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chemical substance, such as protein, carbohydrate, fat, or fiber, that your body needs to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy.
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NUTRITION
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study of nutrients and how the body uses them.
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WELLNESS
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good health and positive well being.  Includes mental, physical, and emotional health; relflected both behavior and attitudes.
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HOSPITALITY
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it can create a warm feeling; kindness in welcoming guests or strangers.
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COMFORT FOODS
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people who are stressed, troubled, bored, or unhappy, they often turn to food for comfort; ice cream, chocolate, macaroni/cheese, mashed or fried potatoes, bread with butter, pizza, and fried chicken.
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STRESS HORMONES
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comfort foods may also slow the release of stress hormones, making people feel better.
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PALATE
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person's ability to taste and judge the different flavors of food
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SELF-ESTEEM
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a feeling that you are a worthwhile, capable person.
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CRITICAL THINKING
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means analyzing and evaluating what you hear and read.  helps you understand and interpret information.
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VERBAL COMMUNICATION
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the use of words to send and receive information, thoughts, and feelings; includes speaking, listening, writing, and read.
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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
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sending and receiving information, thoughts, and feelings without words; facial expressions are one form of body language.
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LEADERSHIP
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having the ability to guide or direct people.
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MANAGEMENT
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handling resource wisely to reach goals.  time, effort, money, and information are important resources.
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