Nutrition Basics
This term describes the study of how the body uses food.
Nutrition
Calories are needed by the body to provide this
Energy
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Proteins are made of these chemical compounds.
Amino Acids
These nutrients regulate body processes but do not provide energy.
Vitamins
These chemical substances in food help maintain the body.
Nutrients
These three nutrients provide calories.
Carbohydrates, protein, and fat
These carbohydrates are also known as sugars.
Simple carbohydrates
This type of fat is found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
Unsaturated Fats
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this group.
Fat-soluble vitamins
This is how energy in food is measured.
Calories
This nutrient provides 9 calories per gram
Fat
These carbohydrates are starches found in grains, potatoes, and pasta
Complex carbohydrates
This type of fat is found in animal products and increases heart disease risk.
Vitamins B and C belong to this group and must be consumed regularly.
Water-soluble vitamins
These foods are high in calories but low in nutrients, like soda and candy
Empty Calories
Protein and carbohydrates each provide this many calories per gram
4 Calories
This carbohydrate cannot be digested and helps move waste through the body.
Fiber
Muscles, bones, skin, and organs are primarily built from this nutrient.
Protein
This mineral is necessary for oxygen transport in the body.
Iron
This is the main reason people must eat a variety of foods
No single food provides all needed nutrients
This determines whether calories are considered healthy or unhealthy.
The source of the calories
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are major sources of this carbohydrate.
Fiber
Teenagers should get less than this percentage of calories from fat.
25-30%
The body needs at least this many minerals for good health.
21 Minerals