Nutrition

2. type of fat found in plant-based foods; are liquid at room temperature
5. inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources
6. nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products
8. nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids, that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients
11. organic nutrients that promote growth and development, help regulate body processes, maintain healthy skin, and help the body release energy
12. process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth
13. simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
14. type of vitamin that dissolves in water; are used immediately by the body or removed during urination

1. type of vitamin that dissolves in the body’s fats and can be stored for later use
3. type of fat historically found in many processed foods; can also occur naturally in animal-based foods
4. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes
7. complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits
9. type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; are typically solid at room temperature
10. chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function