Nutrition Lesson 1 & 2

Definition: Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly. What are these substances called?

• minerals

• carbohydrates

• nutrients

• vitamins

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

• trans fats

• unsaturated fats

• carbohydrates

• protein

Definition: Nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues.

• carbohydrates

• fats

• protein

• vitamins

Definition: tough complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.

• saturated fats

• protein

• carbohydrates

• dietary fiber

Definition: substances that come from plants or animals that are necessary for normal growth and development.

• minerals

• protein

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Definition: Major source of energy for the body; found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk products.

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• protein

• fats

Definition: Type of fat found in foods from animals, such as cow's and goats; used to be found in many processed foods, such a packaged cookies and chips.

• nutrients

• trans fats

• saturated fats

• carbohydrates

Definition: Inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities.

• minerals

• nutrients

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

Definition: Type of nutrient largely made up of fatty acids, which provide a valuable source of energy.

• protein

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• fats

Type of fat found in animal based foods, such as meat and dairy products. What is it?

• protein

• trans fats

• saturated fats

• carbohydrates