| A | B |
| calorie | A measure of energy supplied by food |
| glycemic foods | Foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates |
| cholesterol | This is found in the body. If you have too much it can clog blood vessels and cause a heart attack. |
| legumes | all kinds of beans |
| refined grains | Seeds of wheat, oats etc. that have the outer layer taken off and are bleached. |
| dairy | Food that comes from cows such as milk and yogurt |
| poultry | chicken, duck etc. |
| whole grains | wheat,oats corn etc.that are not refined |
| pasta | all kinds of noodles and spaghetti |
| carbohydrate | Group of nutrients needed for energy such as sugar and starch |
| protein | Found in meat, fish, poultry, nuts, and beans |
| nutrient | Food essential for life |
| nutrition | Study of how the body needs and uses food |
| nutritious | Food needed for good health |