Life Beyond High School - Nutrition

3. A diet that includes appropriate amounts of all food groups to meet nutritional needs and maintain health
5. Inorganic nutrients such as calcium iron and potassium that support bone strength blood health and muscle function
6. The actual amount of food a person chooses to eat in one sitting
9. A simple carbohydrate that provides fast energy but can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess
10. Plant-based foods that are low in calories and high in vitamins minerals and fiber
11. A nutrient that provides concentrated energy helps protect organs and supports hormone production
14. A nutrient made of amino acids that helps build repair and maintain muscles skin and organs
18. A measurement of energy in food that shows how much fuel the body gets from eating it
19. A processed grain that has had the bran and germ removed reducing fiber and nutrients

1. The process of maintaining proper water balance in the body to support temperature control and organ function
2. Organic nutrients needed in small amounts that help regulate body functions like immunity and vision
4. A nutrient found in grains fruits and sugars that breaks down into glucose for quick energy
7. Edible plant foods that contain natural sugars fiber and vitamins such as vitamin C and potassium
8. A grain that contains the bran germ and endosperm providing more fiber vitamins and minerals
9. A standardized amount of food listed on nutrition labels used to compare nutrients
12. A waxy fat-like substance used by the body to build cells and hormones but harmful in excess levels
13. Food group made from milk that provides calcium protein and vitamin D for bone health
15. Packaging information that lists ingredients nutrition facts and serving sizes for a food product
16. A mineral found in salt that helps control fluid balance and nerve function but can raise blood pressure if too high
17. A non-digestible part of plant foods that supports digestion helps prevent constipation and improves heart health