| A | B |
|---|
| oxygen | Colorless/odorless gas essential for energy production in cells. |
| protein | Energy-yielding nutrient composed of amino acids. |
| carbohydrates | Energy-yielding basic nutrient composed of simple sugars and more complex starches. |
| fats | Energy-yielding basic nutrient composed of fatty acids and glycerol. |
| water | Most essential nutrient. 50-65% of body composition. |
| electrolytes | Needed for cells to conduct electrical currents. |
| minerals | Inorganic element or salt needed to activate enzymes. |
| salts | Compound formed when an acid and an alkaline (base) combine, such as NaCl. |
| nutrients | Foods components that are digested and absorbed by the body. |
| elements | Pure substances such as electrolytes, minerals and salts. |
| amino acids | Components of proteins. |
| Starches and sugars | Components of carbohydrates. |
| "ose" | Suffix indicating "sugar". |
| fatty acids | Component of fats. |
| glycerol | Component of fats. |
| potassium | Electrolyte important in maintaining heartbeat. |
| K+ | Chemical abbreviation for potassium. |
| sodium | Electrolyte important in controlling BP |
| Na+ | Chemical abbreviation for sodium. |
| chloride | Electrolyte. Negative ion mixes with positive, such as NaCl. |
| Cl- | Chemical abbreviation for chloride. |
