Health Vocabulary

2. the part of grains, fruits, and vegetables that the body cannot break down
3. the ability to perform vigorous physical activity without getting too tired
5. the starches and sugars that provide energy
8. substances that help to regulate the body's functions
10. place where two or more bones meet
11. the way in which you think, feel, and act
13. physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive that improves fitness
16. the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health
17. nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth, help keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly
18. the ability to handle the physical work and play of everyday life without becoming tired

1. a type of connecting tissue that holds bones in place at the joints
2. the ability to move joints fully and easily
4. taking steps to make sure that something does not happen
5. a waxy substance used by the body to build cells and make other substances
6. all the living and nonliving things that surround you
7. a type of connecting tissue that allows joints to move easily, cushions bones, etc.
9. substances in foods that your body needs in order to grown, have energy, and stay healthy
11. a unit of heat that measures energy available in foods
12. a type of connecting tissue that joins muscle to muscle or bone to bone
14. your body's response to changes around you
15. nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues
18. nutrients that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, and promote normal growth