Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water

the main source of energy for your body

(grains) bread, cereal, rice, pasta, oats, granola bars, crackers (fruits) apples, oranges, bananas, watermelon, canteloupe (vegetables) carrots, broccoli, corn, peas

Simple, Complex, Fiber

Made up of sugar, digested quickly

Made up of starches, digested slowly

fruit, milk, candy, soda, sweet tea, cake

whole wheat bread, pasta, rice, oats, potatoes

essential for the growth and repair of body cells

chicken, steak, beans, peanut butter, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt

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

unsaturated, saturated, trans

transports nutrients, removes wastes, aids in digestion

watermelon, grapes, apples, cantaloupe, oranges, celery

a substance, found in some foods, that can speed up body processes

a waxy, fatlike substance our bodies produce and need in small amounts

the science that studies how the body makes use of the substances in food and how and why people eat the way they do

a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods

everything you regularly eat and drink

guidelines for the amount of each nutrient to be eaten each day

the complex carbohydrate stored in potatoes, rice, wheat, and other plants

a mineral that helps control the amount of fluid in our bodies

The physiological desire for food.

The physical need for food.

A shortage of nutrient.

Small units that make up protein.

Fats that are solid at room temperature.

Fats that remain liquid at room temperature.

Substances needed in small quantities to help regulate body functions.

Elements needed in small quantities for forming healthy bones and teeth, and for regulating certain body processes.

The part of fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans that your body cannot digest.

Calories that come from foods that offer few, if any, nutrients.

The amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories they provide.

My plate sections

substances intentionally added to food to produce a desired effect

a chemical substance from plants that may be sold as a dietary supplement

The quantity of food served or eaten at one meal or snack

Set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans.

a diet that requires a major change in eating habits and promises quick weight loss

an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves

an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging

repeated binge eating, but not followed by vomiting

a craving to eat substances that are not food, such as dirt, clay, starch, etc.