| A | B |
|---|
| nutrition | science of food and how the body uses it |
| nutrient | part of the food the body uses |
| calorie | measure of energy in food |
| nutrient-dense | low in calories/high in nutrients |
| balanced diet | proper servings from each food group |
| food guide pyramid | diagram of five food groups and daily serving recommendations |
| proteins | used for growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues |
| carbohydrates | body's preferred source of energy |
| fats | body's means of energy storage |
| water | body's essential nutrient for life |
| anorexia | eating disorder where person stops eating |
| bulimia | eating disorder where person binge and purge |
| obesity | eating disorder when person overeats, and having obsession with food |
| Grains | food group which provides carbohydrates, iron, Vitamin B and fiber |
| Dairy | food group which provides calcium, protein, and riboflavin |
| Fruits | Food group which provides Vitamins, minerals and sugar and fiber |
| Vegetables | Food group which provides vitamins and minerals and starch and fiber |
| Meat and Bean | Food group which provides the nutrients protein, iron, Vitamin B and fat |
| Potato | Food belonging to the Vegetable group |
| Legumes | food belonging to the Meat group |
| Maintaining Weight | program including balancing food energy of food with energy used |
