Nutrition Terms

3. Known as the "good" cholesterol, it aides in carrying out cholesterol
6. The consumption of the proper amount and combination of nutrients to maintain health
7. Organic nutrients that is involved with immune function, cell growth and repair as well as body maintenance
8. Nutrient that is the preferred source of energy found in Grains, Vegetables, and Fruits
11. A substance found in certain foods that protect cells from damage
12. Typically referred to as salt, aids in nerve/muscle function and balancing fluids in the body
13. Nutrient that acts as stored energy, provides insulation, organ protection, and hormone regulation
14. A type of Simple Carb found in fruits, milk products and vegetables

1. Unit of energy obtained from food that gets used by the body
2. Nutrient that aids in building tissues, growing and repairing cells
4. A diet that lacks necessary nutrients for good health
5. A building block of proteins which are used for numerous bodily functions and well being
9. Inorganic nutrients that regulates muscle & nerve function, bone maintenance, and aiding hormone and enzyme production
10. Known as the "bad" cholesterol, it often builds up in the body