Health Lesson 7.1 Vocabulary

nutrients

• chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly

• type of fat found mainly in animal-based foods, such as meat and dairy products

• organic substances that come from plants or animals that are necessary for normal growth and development

• inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

carbohydrates

• organic substances that come from plants or animals that are necessary for normal growth and development

• inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

• major source of energy for the body; found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products

• chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly

dietary fiber

• tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest

• type of fat found in plant-based foods, such as vegetable oils, some peanut butters and margarines, olives, salad dressing, nuts, and seeds

• type of fat found in foods from animals, such as cows and goats; used to be found in many processed foods, such as packaged cookies and chips

• inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues

• fats

• vitamins

• protein

• sugar

type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy

• fats

• carbohydrates

• sugar

• mental health

Chicken, fish and meat contain which nutrient?

• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Fats
• Minerals

Which food is a good source of protein?

• Rice

• Apple

• Chicken

• Bread

type of fat found mainly in animal-based foods, such as meat and dairy products

• starch

• sugars

• vitamins

• saturated fats

unsaturated fats

• major source of energy for the body; found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products

• chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly

• type of fat found in plant-based foods, such as vegetable oils, some peanut butters and margarines, olives, salad dressing, nuts, and seeds

• inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities

type of fat found in foods from animals, such as cows and goats; used to be found in many processed foods, such as packaged cookies and chips

• milk

• protein

• sugar

• trans fats