Shortage of a nutrient

The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health.

Nutrient group used to build and repair cells.

Chemical building blocks that make up proteins

Starches and sugars found in food

A complex carbohydrate

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy

Foods like butter, cheese, and many meats are high in saturated fats.

A kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing

Fats that usually remain liquid at room temperature and can lower the risk of heart disease.

A waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.

Compounds that help to regulate body processes, fight disease, and produce energy.

Substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.

You need to eat a variety of foods each day.

Nutrients can be grouped into ______ main classes.

Nutrients can be divided into six main classes. They are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and ______.

Foods containing _______ aid in the repair of tissues.

What do a steamy plate of spaghetti, and a ripe peach have in common?

Sugars that provide energy to the body.

Most plant foods are missing at least one _______

Even as you sleep, your body continues to use energy.

About 45-65 percent of your daily energy needs come from ______

Two types of carbohydrates are found in foods: simple and complex.

Simple carbohydrates are _______

Simple carbohydrates occur naturally in foods like fruit, milk, and honey.

__________ carbohydrates are starches, which are made up of long chains of sugar linked together.

Any ______ that are not used are stored as body fat.

Sugars that occur naturally in foods, such as fruit, are a less healthy choice than those found in processed foods, such as cookies.

A complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested.

You should avoid all foods containing fat.

Over time, eating too many saturated fats can increase your risk of health problems.

There are ____ types of cholesterol.

A good source of potassium

A good source of calcium

Contributes to healthy blood

Important for good vision and healthy skin.

A good source of Vitamin C

Essential to every body function

Teen boys should drink about ____ cups of water each day.

Teen girls should drink about ____ cups of water per day.

Which nutrient is essential for building and repairing muscles?

Which of the following is a source of healthy fats?

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.

Saturated fats are found in animal products like beef, pork, milk, and cheese.

A deficiency in which mineral can lead to osteoporosis?

Which vitamin is essential for strong bones and helps the body absorb calcium?

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body?

Foods high in fiber help with which bodily function?

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues?

Which mineral is important for strong teeth and bones?

Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

Which of the following nutrients helps regulate body temperature and supports metabolic processes?

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber?

Which vitamin helps your body absorb calcium?

Which of the following is a source of healthy unsaturated fats?

Which nutrient is important for maintaining healthy skin and vision?

The carnivore diet primarily consists of:

A vegan diet excludes:

Many vegetarians still consume: