Nutrients Vocabulary Practice

waxy substance made by the liver

• cholesterol

• calcium

• nutrient

• carbohydrate

major mineral needed for strong teeth and bones

• calcium

• calorie

• macronutrient

• protein

required in large amounts in the body

• macronutrient

• complex carb

• simple carb

• micronutrient

required in small amounts in the body

• micronutrient

• macronutrient

• complete protein

• fiber

not eating any animal products

• vegan

• vegetarian

• lacto-ovo vegeterian

• carnivore

not eating meat because of beliefs

• vegetarian

• vegan

• lacto-ovo-vegeterian

• herbivore

no meat but includes dairy and eggs

• lacto-ovo-vegetarian

• vegetarian

• vegan

• dairy

a unit of energy derived from food

• calorie

• nutrient

• carb

• heat

necessary for a healthy body

• nutrients

• carbohydrates

• water

• protein

body’s main source for energy

• carbohydrates

• protein

• fat

• calorie