| A | B |
|---|
| the number of nutrients important for health and growth | 50 (Fifty) |
| the main source for most of the body's energy needs | carbohydrates |
| provide energy and help carry certain vitamins through the body | fats |
| a nutrient that is important for maintaining cells and building new tissue | amino acids |
| a nutrient that helps keep the body at the right temperature by carrying heat away from cells | water |
| the minerals that help form bones and teeth | calcium and phosphorus |
| vitamins that dissolve in water and cannot be stored by the body | Vitamins B and C |
| the number of major food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid | 5 (Five) |
| can lead to tooth decay | eating foods high in sugar |
| sources of foods high in cholesterol | animals |
| a carbohydrate that helps push food through the digestive system | fiber |
| the best way to lose weight | choose foods low in calories |
| causes a person to gain weight | eating more Calories than the body uses |
| they think of themselves as fat even when they are very thin | people with anorexia |
| the best way to find out about the nutrients contained in a food product | reading food labels |
| helps people compare food prices | unit pricing |
| what might happen to foods that are prepared or stored improperly | lose their nutrients |
| many foods require refrigeration to prevent or slow | growth of bacteria |
