Healthy Eating Vocabulary

1. Waxy, fat-like substance that's made mainly by the liver; two types: HDL (good) and LDL (bad)
5. Elements found in food that helps build bones and teeth, helps blood coagulation, growth and energy production
8. Nutrients that the body cannot create on its own and must be provided by the diet
9. Renegade oxygen cells released by pollution, smoking, radiation and stress that attack cells in the brain, heart, bloodstream and the immune system
11. Provides fuel for the body and is necessary for muscle and bone development

1. The measure of the energy derived from foods
2. Best source of energy; helps to break down and digest all other nutrients and reduces risks for diseases
3. Carries nutrients and removes waste; cleanses body of toxins; need 8-10 glasses a day
4. Provides energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, protects nerves and helps with absorption of vitamins; two types: unsaturated (good) and saturated (bad)
6. Substances that prevent the harmful effects of free radical oxidation in the body and helps to prevent cancer
7. Compounds found in the body that help regulate many body processes and facilitate use of nutrients; two types: fat soluble and water soluble
10. Major source of energy for the body and powers involuntary functions; three types: simple (sugars), complex (starches) and fiber