| A | B |
|---|
| diet | All the foods you eat regularly |
| nutrition | The ability of the body to function as a result of the foods that are eaten. |
| nutrient | A chemical substance in food that is used by the body to help it function properly. |
| RDA | Standards set up by the United States government to help people detrmine their daily nutrient needs. |
| Protein | A nutrient found in food that functins to build tissuesand provide energy. |
| Water | As a nutrient, a substance needed by the body to carry other nutrients to cells and carry wastes out of the body. |
| Vitamins | Substances needed by the bosy for growth and maintenance. |
| fortify | To add nutrients to a food. |
| malnutrition | Poor nutrition over a period of time, resulting in poor health |
| carbohydrates | A nutrient found in food that is a main source of energy for physical activities. |
| fat | A nutrient found in food that is a concentrated source of energy and provides insulation in the body. |
| mineral | A type of nutrient needed to help regulate various body activities. |
| deficiency | A lack of a nutrient in a person's diet. |
| cholesterol | A fat like substance in every human cell, in the diet it comes from animal sources. |
| anemia | Caused by a lack of iron in the blood, makes a person feel tired. |
| goiter | Swelling of the thyroid gland because of a deficiency of iodine. |
