| A | B |
|---|
| nutriet | the usable porton of food-proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water |
| calorie | amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1 degree; unit used to measure the amount of energy from nutrients |
| protein | nutrients used to build and repair body parts; made of amino acids |
| carbohydrate | energy rich nutrient found in foods such as vegetables and grains; two types- starches and sugars |
| fat | supplies tthe body with energy and helps support and cushion the vital organs in the body |
| vitamin | nutrient that helps regulate growth and normal body funtioning |
| mineral | nutrient that helps maintain the normal functioning of the body |
| amino acid | building block of proteins |
| fat-soluble vitamins | can be absorbed fat tissue (Vitamins A, D, E, K) |
| water-soluable vitamins | can't be stored in fat tissueand are washed out of the body (Vitamins, C B1, B2, B6, B12) |
