Nutrition: Food as Fuel

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

• Nutrition

• Diet

• MyPlate

• Exercise

Substance that provides nourishment that is essential for growth

• Diet

• MyPlate

• Nutrient

• Exercise

Our main source of energy that is broken down and turned into glucose

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Water

Building blocks for the body and muscles

• Minerals

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Protein

Supports bodies functions, both good and bad

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Water

Nutrients your body needs to develop and function properly

• Water

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

Chemical elements for growth that maintain health

• Fats

• Water

• Minerals

• Protein

Hydrates the body and improves overall function of the body

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Minerals