10 questions
A substance you need to grow and live is called a
Balanced diet
Nutrient
Calorie
Myplate
This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Carbohydrate
Micronutrient
Mineral
Macronutrient
This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues
Carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Vitamin
The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
Nutrients
Compounds that help to regulate body processes.
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Elements in food that help your body work properly.
Minerals
Fats
Nutrients
Protein
Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.
Nutrients
Metabolism
Macronutrients
Calories
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. The title of this unit.
Nutrition
Healthy eating
Nutrients
Metabolism
A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.
Calorie
Metabolism
Nutrition
Nutrient