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calorie--the amount of energy produced by food

challenge--the presence of difficulty in performing an action

coordination--smooth interaction of body parts

digestion--the process of making food into energy for the body

disability--a physical, mental, or emotional challenge

enzymes--juices, produced by glands, that change food into substances the body can absorb

exercise--use of muscles to develop physical fitness

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