| A | B |
|---|
| nutrients | substances in foods needed by body cells |
| proteins | build and repair cells |
| simple carbohydrates | provide quick, short energy |
| complex carbohydrates | long lasting energy |
| saturated fats | increase blood cholesterol and heart disease |
| unsaturated fats | healthier fats, in vegetable oils |
| water | helps remove waste and controls temperature |
| calorie | a unit for measuring energy in food or used in an activity |
| serving size | the food amount all label information is based on |
| calcium | builds strong bones and teeth |
| vitamin A | helps maintain healthy skin and eyes |
| vitamin C | helps resist germs and illness |
| vitamin D | helps the body absorb calcium |
| iron | needed to form red blood cells |
