Nutrition: Module 3

3. foods that provide higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting components in their calories
5. nutrient that if a major source of energy for the body
6. nutrient largely made up of fatty acids which supplies a valuable source of energy for muscles
7. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
11. chemical substances your body needs to grow and function
14. type of fat found in plant-based foods
15. condition resulting from getting too many nutrients or calories
16. weight-loss plans that often involve cutting out food groups
17. substances that come from plants or animals and are necessary for normal growth and development
18. elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

1. tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest
2. illnesses transmitted by foods-also called food poisoning
4. type of fat historically found in many processed foods, but can also occur naturally in animal-based foods
8. a condition resulting from not getting enough nutrients
9. United States government recommendations for forming healthy eating
10. condition resulting from not getting enough nutrients or calories for health and growth
12. type of fat found mainly in animal based foods
13. state of being fully focused on the present moment