| A | B |
|---|
| nutrients | chemicals found in food that help the body work properly |
| carbohydrates | nutrients that provide your body with ready energy |
| starches | complex carbohydrates |
| glucose | simple sugar |
| refined sugar | sugar that has been removed from its natural source and processed |
| fiber | indigestible threadlike cells |
| protein | nutrients necessary for building and repairing body tissues |
| amino acids | chemicals in proteins |
| fats | nutrients that are the most concentrated sources of energy |
| protein complementing | combining certain incomplete proteins |
| saturated fats | found in animal foods such as meat, milk, butter |
| unsaturated fats | liquid at room temperature |
| cholesterol | a white, waxlike substance that plays a part in transporting and digesting fat |
| water | makes up nearly 70 percent of body weight |
| vitamins | nutrients that help the body stay healthy, function properly, and process other nutrients |
| water soluble vitamins | easily absorbed and can move through the body dissolved in water |
| fat soluble vitamins | A, D, E, and K |
| minerals | simple substances that form part of many tissues and are needed to keep body processes operating smoothly |
| iron | mineral that builds red blood cells, which transport oxygen through body |
| calorie | a unit of heat energy |
