Health Ch. 8

Process of choosing and consuming food and drinks to nourish your body

• nutrients

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• fats

The main source of energy for the body; found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products

• nutrients

• carbohydrates

• fats

• vitamins

starches and dietary fiber

• nutrients

• complex carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

nutrient used to build and maintain the body's cells and tissues; need to take every day; made of amino acids

• nutrients

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

contain all nine essential amino acids; they are found in animal-based foods and some plant-based foods

• nutrients

• complete proteins

• incomplete proteins

• fats

missing one or more essential amino acids; found in plant-based foods; can be combined to provide the nine essential amino acids

• nutrients

• complete proteins

• incomplete proteins

• fats

nutrients that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and aid in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients

• nutrients

• fats

• proteins

• carbohydrates

Organic substances necessary for normal growth and development; they help the body regulate bodily processes

• nutrients

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

The vitamins A, K, D, and E; dissolve in the body's fats and can be stored for later use

• fat-soluble vitamins

• water-soluble vitamins

• proteins

• fats

the eight B vitamins and vitamin C; used immediately by the body or eliminated during urination

• fat-soluble vitamins

• water-soluble vitamins

• proteins

• fats