7.1 Nutrition

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

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

• Minerals

• Vitamins

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

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.

• Trans Fat

• Dietary Fiber

• Saturated Fats

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

• Trans Fat

• Minerals

• Fats

• Protein

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

• Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Trans Fat

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

• Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Trans Fat

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

• Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Trans Fat

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

• Saturated Fats

• Unsaturated Fats

• Trans Fat

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

• Dietary Fiber

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Which food source contains carbohydrates?

• Fruit

• Chips

• Cookies

• Beef