| A | B |
|---|
| Nutrients | substances in foods that provide energy for cell development, growth and repair |
| Proteins | used for growth, replacement and repair of body cells. |
| Amino Acids | make up proteins |
| Carbohydrates | main source of energy for your body |
| Fats | stores energy, cushions organs, and helps the body absorb vitamins |
| Vitamins | needed in small amounts for growth, prevent disease, and regulate body functions |
| Minerals | regulates many chemical reactions in the body. |
| Food Group | group of food containing some type of nutrient |
| Organic | Contain carbon. Found in things that are living. |
| Inorganic | water and minerals |
| Sugar | simple carbohydrate found in fruits, honey, milk |
| Starch | complex carbohydrate found in potatoes, food made with grain |
| Fiber | comlex carbohydrate found in whole grain bread, beans, peas. |
| Fats | provide energy and help the body absorb vitamins |
| Saturated Fats | Soild at room temp. found in meats and animal Products |
| Unsaturated Fats | Liquid at room temp. found in vegetable oils and seeds |
