| A | B |
|---|
| diet | food and drink normally eaten |
| carbohydrate | chemical substance in food that provides starches and sugars |
| protein | substance in food needed for growth and repair of body tissues |
| vitamin | substance needed in small amounts |
| mineral | natural substance formed in earth |
| malnutrition | condition that results from a diet that lacks some or all nutrients |
| What nutrient does the body break down into glucose to make energy? | carbohydrates |
| What nutrient is made up of amino acids? | proteins |
| What nutrient can be saturated or unsaturated? | fats |
| What nutrient combines with enzymes to increase the rate of reactions that take place in the body? | vitamins |
| What nutrient helps keep fluid balanced? | minerals |
| What nutrient carries hormones and waste products to and from the body's organs? | water |
| What three things do teenagers need more of than adults? | calcium, calories, and iron |
| Why doe people who are very active need to eat more calories? | for extra energy |
| What disease can you get if you take in too much sodium? | high blood pressure |
| How much water is it recommended that a person drinks every day? | 8 glasses |
| What types of health problems can a deficiency lead to? | soft bones, malnutrition |
| What mineral helps maintain strong bones and teeth? | calcium |
| Name two factors that affect how many calories you need each day. | age, gender |
| Name one food that contains carbohydrates. | bread, pasta, potatoes |
| Name foods that contain protein. | meats, nuts, poultry |
| Name foods that contain fats. | butter, red meat |
