| A | B |
|---|
| nutrient | substance in food that helps you grow, supplies energy, and keeps you healthy |
| diet | what you regularly eat and drink |
| energy | provided by food for physical and mental activities |
| hunger | physical need to eat |
| appetite | desire to eat even when not hungry |
| calorie | unit of heat; measures energy in food |
| fat | more food than needed is stored as this |
| variety | needed to get all your nutrients |
| digestion | process of breaking down food so body can use it |
| carbohydrates | provide energy and fiber |
| fats | provide energy, aid normal growth, help skin stay healthy |
| proteins | build, repair, and maintain body tissues |
| nutrients | released from food during digestion |
| vitamins | help regulate the work of the body's systems; needed in small quantities |
| complete protein | eggs, poultry, cheese |
| incomplete protein | dry beans, nuts, grains |
| amino acids | chains/building blocks of protein |
| carbohydrate food sources | apples & potatoes |
| fiber | helps the body get rid of waste |
| essential amino acids | cannot be manufactured by your body |
| whole grain | includes outer layer, bran & germ |
| saturated fat | found in animal products |
| unsaturated fat | comes from plants |
| Vitamin A | helps eyes adjust to dark |
| iron | women need more; from meats; carries oxygen to your cells |
| Vitamin C | helps heal wounds & fight infections; from melons & oranges |
| B Vitamins | thiamine, niacin, riboflavin; healthy nervous system |
| Calcium | reduces risk of osteoporosis; strong bones & teeth; dairy |
| Water | makes up 2/3 of your body |
| trace elements | minerals needed in small amounts |
| enriched | nutrients lost in processing put back |
| fortified | nutrients added |
