Vocabulary
A unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
Calorie
Helps to keep teeth, gums and bones healthy, helps heal wounds and fight infections
Vitamin C
What type of proteins contain 9 essential amino acids
Complex Proteins
Is a secondary energy to carbohydrates
Vegetables, cereals, soybeans, peas and peanuts contain this type of protein
Small units that make up protein
Amino Acids
Helps build strong bones and teeth
Calcium
This carbohydrate is easy to digest and raises sugar levels quickly
Simple Carbohydrates
Is essential to every body function you have
Water
Soda, honey, and candy contain which type of nutrient
Simple Carbohydrates
Substances in food that your body needs to function
Nutrients
Important for good vision and healthy skin
Vitamin A
This nutrient is considered "brain food"
Carbohydrates
Name 2 of the 3 types of fat
Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans
This type of fat can be found in olive oil, almonds, or avocados
Unsaturated fats
Nutrition
Contributes to healthy blood, which helps your body fight infection
Iron
What are the two types of proteins
Complete and Incomplete Proteins
Body uses fats to build and maintain what
cell membranes
You can also get water in 2 of these food groups
Fruits and Vegetables
is the nutrient used to build and repair cells
Protein
Compounds that help to regulate functions
Vitamins
Contains any of the 13 remaining amino acids
Incomplete Proteins
This type of fat is similar to saturated fats
Trans
Baked Potatoes, Bananas, Oranges, and Fish
Potassium