Nutrients
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Substances in foods that the body needs to survive.
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AchlorhydriaA condition in which the stomach produces little or no acid. This can affect digestion, cause stomach pain, and keep the body from absorbing vitamins and nutrients.
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CapillariesThe body’s smallest blood vessels; they deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
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CarbohydrateThe sugars and starches in food that provide the body with most of its fuel. Carbohydrates are one of three primary nutrients along with fats and proteins.
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Celiac diseaseA disease characterized by damage to the small intestine caused by an oversensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease can interfere with the…