This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

Compounds that help to regulate body processes.

Elements in food that help your body work properly.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. The title of this unit.

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

What proteins are made of?

The two types of nutrients are

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

This type of macronutrient gives your body a supply of quick energy

This type of macronutrient is a source of long term or stored energy for the body

Fried foods, butter, cheese, and baked goods should be eaten in moderation because they can have a large amount of unhealthy _______________

This is NOT a good source of protein

Macronutrients provide the body with energy, which we measure using a unit called