Nutrients
Substances in food that help your body grow, repair, and stay healthy.
Nutrients
This food group provides quick energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
Nutrients that provide long-lasting energy and protect organs.
Fats
Drinking plenty of this helps your body stay hydrated.
Water
Nutrients that give your body quick energy
Carbohydrates
This food group includes foods that provide the body with lots of fiber
Vegetables
The unit of measurement for energy provided by food.
Calories
The pattern of eating.
Diet
Nutrients that help build and repair muscles and tissues.
Proteins
This food group includes foods rich in calcium for strong bones.
Dairy
Fats that are solid at room temperature and should be eaten in small amounts.
Saturated
Limiting foods high in this can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Sugar or saturated fat.
Nutrients that help build strong bones and teeth.
Example: Calcium
Minerals
Eating foods from all food groups helps you have a ______ diet.
Balanced
The “good fats” that help your heart and can lower bad cholesterol.
Unsaturated
The study of nutrients and their affect on health.
Nutrition
Organic compounds that control many body functions.
Vitamins
This food group helps build muscles and tissues. Also provide energy
Proteins
The unhealthy fats found in fried and packaged foods.
Trans Fats
Exercising regularly and eating balanced meals helps maintain a healthy ______.
Body or lifestyle