| A | B |
|---|
| carbohydrate | nutrient that supplies energy and warmth to the body. |
| fat | nutrient that provides energy for the body. Promotes the absorption of fat-soluable vitamins. |
| protein | nutrient necessary for building and repairing body tissuies |
| mineral | nutrient needed for many body functions, including building bones and teeth |
| vitamin | nutrient necessary for growth and regulation of the body processes |
| water | colorless, odorless liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen necessary to life. |
| nutrients | substances that the body must have to furnish energy and warmth,to grow, to regulate body proceses.and to assist with repair and maintaenance |
| food groups | foods categorized according to their similarity in nutritive content. |
| Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) | daily nutrient allowances recommended for healthy persons set by the Food and Nutrition Board. |
| Serving | portion of food taken at one time to satisfy appetite and provide nutrients. |
| diabetes | disorder that is caused by a decreased production of insulin or a decreased abiltity of the body to use insulin |
| high blood pressure | excessive exertion by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries. |
| infections | invasion of a body part by disease-causing micro-organisms |
| stamina | physical or mental endurance |
| vitality | physical or mental vigor; distinguishes the living from the non-living |
