| A | B |
|---|
| Nutrient | Chemical substance in food to help your body to function. |
| Nutrition | The Science of how nutrients support the body. |
| Calorie | A measurement of food energy |
| Carbohydrates | The body's chief form of energy. |
| Plants | Most carbohydrates come from this |
| Simple Carbs | Also known as Sugars |
| Complex Carbs | Also known as Starches |
| Fiber | Stimulates the normal activity of your intestines |
| Water | Helps with digestion and cell growth and maintenance. |
| Saturated Fats | Fat found in mainly in animal Products |
| Unsaturated Fats | Fat found mainly in plant products. |
| Cholesterol | Fat like substance found in every body cell |
| Amino Acids | The building blocks for your cells |
| Protein | Needed for growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues. |
| 9 Calories per gram | Fats |
| 4 Calories per gram | Carbohydrates and Proteins |
| Fat | Insulates the body and cushions the organs. |
