| A | B |
|---|
| wellness | Reaching for your best level of health |
| nutrients | a substance in food important for growth and maintenancee |
| appetite | desire to eat |
| calorie | a unit to measure energy used by the body and the energy food supplies to the body |
| protein | nutrient needed to build, repair, and maintain the body's cells , tissues, and vital organs |
| amino acids | building blocks of protein. Your body makes some, but some come from the food you eat |
| carboyhydrates | sugar and starches that give the body energy including rice, beans, bread, potatoes, pasta, cereal, and tortillas |
| fiber | plant material you body cannot digest |
| whole grains | the entire part of grain that can be eaten high in fiber |
| cholesterol | waxy substance produced by body but too much of it leads to diseases like heart disease |
| vitamin | substance needed in small quantities to regulate body functions |
| minerals | elements in small amounts needed for healthy teeth, bones, blood, and regular elimination of body waste |
| osteoporosis | a condition where bones gradually lose strength due to a loss of mineral content such as calcium |
| My Pyramid | colorful representation of how to make healthy food choices |
| portion | the right amount of food for one person |
