| A | B |
|---|
| malnutrition | poor nourishment resulting froma lack of nutrients |
| anemia | blood disorder that causes lack of energy, shortness of breath and cold hands and feet |
| Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) | the recommended daily amount of nutrients for people of a certain age and gender |
| Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) | the amount of a nutrient needed by 98% of people in a certain age and gender group |
| Adequiate Intake (AI) | a nutrient standard used when no scientific information is available |
| saturated fats | from animal sources, solid at room temperature |
| amino acids | building blocks of protein |
| simple carbohydrate | sugar, candy, cookies |
| complex carbohydrate | starch, potatoes, whole grains |
| fat | stores calories |
| protein | builds and repairs body tissue |
| unsaturated fats | mostly from plant sources, liquid at room temperature |
| carbohydrates | provides quick source of energy |
| fiber | indigestible strands of cellulose |
