Nutrition

Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly

• fats

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• nutrients

Major source of energy for the body found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products

• fats

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• dietary fiber

Tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest

• dietary fiber

• saturated fats

• trans fats

• protein

Nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues

• vitamins

• protein

• carbohydrates

• minerals

Type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy

• carbohydrates

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

• fats

Type of fat found mainly in animal-based foods, such as meat and dairy products

• saturated fats

• unsaturated fats

• fat

• trans fats

Type of fat found in plant-based foods, such as vegetable oils, some peanut butters and margarines, olives, salad dressing, nuts, and seeds

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

• trans fats

• fats

Type of fat found in foods from animals, such as cows and goats used to be found in many processed foods, such as packaged cookies and chips

• fats

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

• trans fats

Organic substances that come from plants or animals that are necessary for normal growth and development

• fat

• protein

• vitamins

• minerals

Inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

• vitamins

• minerals

• dietary fiber

• carbohydrates