Energy Sources
Food Groups
Defintions
100

A type of macronutrient that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Carbs

100

Containing or made from milk

Dairy

100

Calories derived from food containing no nutrients

Empty Calories

200

A molecule made up of amino acids

Protein

200

The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food

Fruits

200

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure

Physical Activity

300

A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies

Fats

300

 A plant or part of a plant used as food

Vegetables

300

A planned activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness

Exercise

400

Any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Vitamins

400

A nutrient found in food that helps the body grow, repair cells, and maintain structure

Protein

400

Occurs when you don't get enough sleep or don't get quality sleep

Sleep Deprivation

500

A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.

Minerals

500

Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley,

Grains

500

A recommended amount of food or drink

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