7th grade nutrition terms

A unit of energy provided by food

• nutrient

• calorie

• carb

• fat

This nutrient is the main source of energy (glucose) for the body

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• iron

A bowl of pasta before exercise provides your body with plenty of

• glucose

• fat

• sodium

• protein

This is NOT a category on the Food Plate

• fat

• vegetables

• grains

• dairy

This is necessary to protect organs and help absorb some vitamins

• carbohydrates

• nutrients

• fat

• calcium

These nutrients are necessary for strong bones, fluid balance, turning food into energy, and general healthy function of the body

• minerals

• calories

• carbohydrates

• protein

This nutrient provides energy AND calories to the body

• fat

• vitamin A

• iron

• magnesium

Fiber is healthy for the body. On a nutrition label, fiber is listed under

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• calories

These types of fats are healthy for you

• saturated

• trans

• cholesterol

• unsaturated

This substance provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.

• Calorie

• Carbohydrate

• Nutrient

• Fat