Nutrition

4. Size – The amount of food served or eaten in one sitting.
6. Reading – The process of checking food labels to understand what ingredients and nutrients are in a food product.
8. – Nutrients that provide long-term energy and help store vitamins, found in oils, butter, and avocados.
9. – A simple carbohydrate that provides quick energy, found in fruits, candy, and soda.
11. – A unit of energy that the body gets from food.
13. – The process of providing the body with enough water for proper function.
15. – Nutrients that protect the body from harmful substances, found in fruits and vegetables.
16. Grains – Grains that are less processed and have more nutrients, found in brown rice, oats, and whole wheat.
17. – Nutrients needed for growth and muscle repair, found in meat, beans, and nuts.
18. – Nutrients that help the body function and stay healthy, found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy.

1. Diet – A variety of foods from all food groups to provide the body with necessary nutrients.
2. – A mineral that helps balance fluids in the body but can be harmful in high amounts, found in salt.
3. – Inorganic elements that support body functions, like bone health, found in salt, dairy, and meat.
5. – A carbohydrate that helps digestion, found in whole grains and vegetables.
7. – Nutrients that provide energy, found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta.
9. – A complex carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes and grains, providing energy.
10. – A fatty substance found in the blood that is important for cell function but can cause problems if levels are too high.
12. Calories – Foods that provide energy but few nutrients, like sugary drinks and fast food.
14. – A substance the body needs to function properly.
19. – The process by which the body converts food into energy.