510 Adventures in Food and Nutrition
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lamb. The meat from a sheep that is less than one
year old. (21)
landfill. Large hole in the ground where trash is
stored. (11)
leavened bread. Bread that contains baking soda,
baking powder, or yeast, which causes it to rise.
(19)
leavening agent. Ingredient added to baked goods
that produces gas bubbles, which cause the
baked goods to rise. (19)
legumes. High-protein seeds, such as dry peas,
dry beans, lentils, and peanuts, that grow in a
pod. (23)
lifestyle. The type of life a person leads based on
energy and time use. (1)
light cream. Cream that has less fat than whipping
cream. (20)
limited warranty. A warranty that states conditions
under which an appliance will be serviced,
repaired, or replaced. (5)
listeria. Bacteria that are found mostly in raw milk.
(9)
long-grain rice. A type of rice that is light and fluffy
when it is cooked. (18)
low-fat milk. Milk that has some of the fat skimmed
off. (20)
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magnetron. A device that converts electricity into
microwaves. (6)
malt. A sticky, sugary substance produced when
barley sprouts. (18)
management. A career area that involves working
with both customers and employees. (25)
marbling. Streaks of fat running through lean meat. (21)
mayonnaise. A type of dressing made with oil, egg
yolks, and vinegar or lemon juice. (17)
medium-grain rice. A type of rice that sticks
together when cooked. (18)
melons. Large, moist fruits that grow on vines and
contain seeds. They have a thick skin that may
be smooth or rough. (15)
microwaveable foods. Foods specially packaged
for microwave cooking. (6)
microwaves. A type of electromagnetic energy. (6)
mince. To cut food into very small pieces. (10)
minerals. Types of nutrients that are inorganic
substances needed in small amounts by the
body to function, grow, and repair itself. (2)
mix. To combine ingredients by stirring or beating
them. (10)
mold. Bacterial colonies that look like fuzzy
growths on the surface of foods. (9)
molded cookies. Cookies shaped with the hands. (24)
Mr. Yuk symbol. A symbol that lets people,
especially children, know that a product is
poisonous. (8)
mutton. Meat from an older sheep. (21)
MyPlate. A tool that displays key parts of a
nutritious diet. (3)
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name brands. Brands that cost the most because
they have fancy packages and are advertised. (12)
natural toxins. Poisons found in certain plants and
animals. (9)
neighborhood grocery store. Small food store
often owned and run by one family. (12)
neural tube defects. Brain and spine birth defects. (2)
nonfat dry milk. Milk product made by removing all
the fat and water from whole milk. (20)
noodles. A type of pasta with egg added to the
dough. (18)
nutrient additives. Vitamins and minerals added to
foods to make them more nutritious. (12)
nutrient-dense foods. Foods that provide a large
amount of vitamins and minerals compared to
the calories. (3)
nutrient supplement. Product used to add nutrients
to the diets of people who are sick, injured, or
known to have a nutrient deficiency. (2)
nutrients. The materials found in foods that are
needed to build and repair body tissues and
provide energy. (1)
nutrition. The study of nutrients and how the body
uses them. (1)
nutritious diet. A diet that includes energy and all
the nutrients in the amounts needed. (1)
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obese. Having an excessive amount of body fat. (4)
omega-3 fats. A type of unsaturated fat that
provides many important health benefits. (2)
one-dish meal. A meal prepared in one dish or pan
that includes foods from several food groups. (14)
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