Nutrition Vocabulary

4. 1 gram of this is equal to 4 calories. It is the building block of muscles and major organs, build new tissues to help skin and eyes, and is made up of amino acids.
6. 1 gram of this is equal to 9 calories. Two forms of this are saturated and unsaturated. I provides energy and produces cholesterol.
7. Foods like cereals, veggies, fruits, and nuts contain this. Foods with 3 grams or more of this are sources. This can help make you "regular."
9. Substances that prevent the harmful effects of free radical oxidation in the body and help to prevent cancer
10. Builds teeth and bones, makes hormones, and maintains a regular heart beat.
11. Experts recommend we limit this to 3,000 mg/day. You may find it on the table. One form of this is salt. Many people add it to food even when it is not needed.
13. Foods high in this are meat, eggs, and cheese. Having too much of this can lead to high blood pressure or heart disease.

1. This is a stimulant. It is recommended to have no more than 300 mg of this a day. Too much may give you jitters, make you irritable, cause sleeplessness, or anxiety.
2. Some food labels may give a breakdown. Some are simple while others are complex. One gram of this equals 4 calories. This is the body's main source of energy.
3. There is no standard size of this. Gives the amount of certain calories or grams in one of these. Two words
5. Facilitates the use of all nutrients
6. These renegade oxygen cells released by pollution, smoking, radiation, and stress that attack cells in the brain, heart, bloodstream, and the immune system. Two words
8. These come from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It is the measure of energy derived from foods.
12. Shows content of product in order of amount by weight. They are listed from largest percentage to lowest. Two words