| A | B |
|---|
| water | nutrient impossible for humans to live without |
| nutrition | study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body |
| nutrients | componnts of food that are needed for the body to function |
| malnutrition | caused by lack of nutrients |
| carbohydrates | body's main energy source |
| calorie | unit of measurement for energy |
| kilocalorie | 1000 calories |
| hormones | special chemical messengers made by bodies that regulate different body functions |
| insulin | allows glucose or blood sugar to travel throughout the body for energy use |
| complex carbohydrates | found in plant based foods such as grains, legumes and vegetables |
| simple carbohydrates | digested and absorbed quickly; examples are oranges and soft drinks |
| lipids | fat |
| fiber | part of the plant that cannot be digested by people |
| soluble fiber | dissolves in water |
| water soluble vitamins | vitamin c and b |
| minerals | calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus |
| food additives | improve flavor, retain nutritional value, prevent spoilage and extend shelf life |
| vegetarian | a person who consumes no meat, fish or poultry |
| vegan | a person consumes any animal product or byproduct |
| osteoporosis | a condition in which the bones lose their minerals and become weak and fragile |
