Nutrient Group
Nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
Protein
The process by which the body breaks down food so it can be absorbed by the blood and sent to each cell of the body.
Digestion
A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods
Calorie
An eating disorder in which a person strongly fears gaining weight and starves himself or herself
Anorexia
Fats formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing
Trans fats
The starches and sugars found in foods that your body uses as its main source of energy
Carbohydrates
Secretes a substance called bile, which helps digest fats
Liver
Having a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories
An eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges
Bulimia
Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats
A tube in which about 90% of digestion(absorption of nutrients) takes place
Small intestine
A substance that aids in the body’s chemical reactions
Enzymes
The waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances
Cholesterol
Organs that remove waste material, including salts, from the blood.
Digestive system
A guide for developing a healthy eating plan
My Plate Plan