Nutrition Vocabulary

2. A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods.
4. Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
6. Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature.
7. Fats that are usually solid at room temperature.
11. A method for assessing your body size by taking your height and weight into account.
12. Compounds that help to regulate body processes.
13. A complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy.

1. The starches and sugars found in foods.
3. Substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.
5. Foods having a high amount of nutrients relative to the number of calories.
8. The waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
9. The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health.
10. Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy.