| A | B |
| proteins | nutrients that the body uses for growth and the repair of cells |
| carbohydrates | nutrients used by the body as its main source of energy |
| fats | nutrients that give the body long-lasting energy |
| fiber | material that helps move waste through the digestive system |
| food group | a group of foods that contain similar nutrients |
| junk food | food that has few useful nutrients |
| Food Guide Pyramid | a diagram of the food groups that helps you plan your food choices |
| diet | everything you eat and drink every day |
| balanced diet | meals and snacks made up of foods from all five food groups in healthful amounts |
| ingredient | any one of the parts that are mixed together to make food |
| spoiled | no longer safe to eat or drink |
| mold | a type of living thing that grows on food and other moist materials |