| 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 preferred means of energy storage |
| water | body's most important nutrient |
| vitamins | used in tiny quantities to allow the body to function correctly |
| minerals | used in small quantities to help the body to function correctly |
| fibre | moves food through the gut and stops constipation |
| sugar and starch | are types of carbohydrates |
