| Question |
Answer |
| Carbohydrates |
nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, body's source of energy |
| Simple carbohydrates |
sugars from fruit, vegetables, milk |
| Complex Carbohydrates |
starches from vegetable, grains, bread and cereal |
| Fiber |
plant material your body cannot digest |
| Fats |
supply essential fatty acids, transport vitamins, keep food in your stomach, reserve energy |
| Cholesterol |
fat-like substance that helps body carry out processes |
| Saturated Fats |
solid at room temperature, from animal sources |
| Unsaturated fats |
liquid at room temperature, from plant sources |
| Hydrogenated oils |
oil that has been turned into solid |
| Proteins |
substances that body uses to build and repair cells |
| Amino Acids |
Body's building blocks |
| Complete Proteins |
contain all the essential amino acids, come from animal sources |
| Incomplete Proteins |
Lack some amino acids, come from plant sources |
| Water |
essential for life, body needs 4-6 glasses per day |
| Vitamins |
chemical mixtures found in many foods |
| Fat-soluble vitamins |
A,E,D,K, can only mix with fat |
| Vitamin A |
helps bones, teeth, vision |
| Vitamin D |
helps bones and teeth |
| Vitamin E |
Helps form red blood cells |
| Vitamin K |
Helps blood clotting |
| Water-soluble Vitamins |
B and C |
| Vitamin C |
Helps body fight infection |
| B Vitamins |
Thiamin, riboflavin. Niacin |
| Minerals |
used for many process, help other nutrients |
| Calcium |
build strong bones and teeth |
| Iron |
helps body carry oxygen |
| Phosphorus |
Builds strong teeth and bones |
| Osteoporosis |
condition where bones weaken and break easily. |
