Ch 7 Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness

These are Nutrients. They are needed in small amounts. They do not provide energy or build body tissue.

• carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Minerals

This comes from plant material that cannot be digested. However, it helps your digestive system work properly.

• Fiber

• Vitamins

• Minerals

a substance that performs a job in your body. There are 40 different ones belonging to six groups.

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Nutrients

A nutrient that serves as the body's main source of energy.

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• vitamins

___________ is made of many sugar units attached together.

• Fiber

• Starch

• Mineral

A _______________ is a product that may contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, or substances.

• vitamin

• mineral

• supplement

A nutrient deficiency, or shortage; a serious health problem

• malnutrition

• obesity

• body image

These give advice about daily nutrient needs for most healthy people.

• Meal Plan

• Recommended Dietary Allowances

• Food Instructions

These regulate body processes and become a part of your body in the form of cells, fluids, muscles, teeth, and bones

• Minerals

• Nutrients

• Vitamins

A simple carbohydrate that digests quickly

• fiber

• sugar

• protien