Nutrition

4. Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used.
7. Units of energy in food.
8. A substance in foods that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy.
9. These fats are liquid at room temperature.
10. Starches and sugars found in foods which provide your body's main source of energy.

1. an interactive guide to healthful eating has been coupled recently with My Pyramid to further guide nutrition and exercise expectations for all Americans.
2. A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants and is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
3. A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
5. Fats that are solid at room temperature.
6. A serious reduction in the body's water content.