nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues
What is protein
100
the main component of blood and tissue
What is water
100
Nutrients that are made by living things, required in small amounts and assist in many chemical reactions
What are vitamins
100
Groups foods according to types and indicates how much of each type should be eaten daily
What is my Pyramid Plan
100
A type of comple complex carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be digested by the body
What is fiber
200
Nutrient that supplies energy for body functions; can be simple or complex
What is Carbohydrate
200
The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down and measured
What is a calorie
200
A condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin. Another word for low iron
What is anemia
200
Foods that contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories. an example is a peanut
What are nutrient dense foods
200
Another word for beans?
What are legumes
300
Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soils; needed only in small amounts
What is mineral
300
A waxy, fatlike substance that is found in animal products
What is Cholesterol
300
the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
What is homeostasis
300
A serious reduction in the body's water content
What is dehydration
300
a fat that is solid at room temperature an has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold
What is saturated fat
400
Nutrient that supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells
What is fat
400
Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature and protect your nerves
What is fat
400
Vitamins that hep protect healthy cells from damage during aging
What are antioxidents
400
a dissolved substance that regulates many processes in your cells. examples are sodium and potassium
What is electrolytes
400
A Scottish doctor named James Lind made the discovery that if given items that contain this, Scurvy would be eliminated from sailors during long voyages.
What is Vitamin C
500
Nutrient made by living things;assists many chemical reactions in the body
What is vitamin
500
the chemical process by which the body breaks down foods to release energy
What is metabolism
500
Making smart food choices, balance food intake with physical activity, get the most nutrition our of the calories you consume and handle food safely