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Nutrient	A substance in food that the body needs to work and grow		health-nutrition-basics
Carbohydrates	Nutrients that give the body quick energy		health-nutrition-basics
Protein	A nutrient that builds and repairs muscles and other body parts		health-nutrition-basics
Fat	A nutrient that stores energy and helps absorb some vitamins		health-nutrition-basics
Vitamins	Nutrients that help the body work properly, needed in tiny amounts		health-nutrition-basics
Minerals	Elements like calcium and iron that the body needs		health-nutrition-basics
Water	The nutrient that makes up most of the body and helps every process		health-nutrition-basics
Fiber	Plant part that helps digestion and keeps you feeling full		health-nutrition-basics
Calorie	A unit of energy in food		health-nutrition-basics
Calories per gram of carbohydrate	4		health-nutrition-basics
Calories per gram of protein	4		health-nutrition-basics
Calories per gram of fat	9		health-nutrition-basics
Simple carbohydrates	Sugars that digest quickly		health-nutrition-basics
Complex carbohydrates	Starches and fibers that digest more slowly, like whole grains		health-nutrition-basics
Amino acids	Building blocks of protein		health-nutrition-basics
Complete protein	Protein that has all nine essential amino acids		health-nutrition-basics
Saturated fat	Fat usually solid at room temperature, best eaten in small amounts		health-nutrition-basics
Unsaturated fat	Healthier fat, usually liquid at room temperature, like olive oil		health-nutrition-basics
Trans fat	An unhealthy fat made by processing oils		health-nutrition-basics
Cholesterol	A waxy substance in the blood; too much can harm the heart		health-nutrition-basics
Added sugar	Sugar put into foods when they are made		health-nutrition-basics
Sodium	A part of salt; too much can raise blood pressure		health-nutrition-basics
Hydration	Having enough water in the body		health-nutrition-basics
Dehydration	Not having enough water in the body		health-nutrition-basics
Digestion	Breaking down food so the body can use it		health-nutrition-basics
Metabolism	All the chemical processes that turn food into energy		health-nutrition-basics
Appetite	The desire to eat		health-nutrition-basics
Hunger	The body's signal that it needs food		health-nutrition-basics
Portion size	The amount of food you choose to eat at one time		health-nutrition-basics
Serving size	The amount listed on a food label as one serving		health-nutrition-basics
Nutrition Facts label	A food label listing calories and nutrients per serving		health-nutrition-basics
Ingredients list	A label list of what a food contains, from most to least		health-nutrition-basics
Whole grain	A grain that keeps its bran, germ and endosperm		health-nutrition-basics
Processed food	Food changed from its natural form before you buy it		health-nutrition-basics
Whole food	Food that is close to its natural state		health-nutrition-basics
Organic food	Food grown without most synthetic chemicals		health-nutrition-basics
Balanced diet	Eating a variety of foods in the right amounts		health-nutrition-basics
Breakfast	The first meal of the day that gives energy to start		health-nutrition-basics
Snack	A small amount of food eaten between meals		health-nutrition-basics
Healthy snack	Fruit, vegetables, nuts or yogurt for example		health-nutrition-basics
Allergy (food)	The body's harmful reaction to a certain food		health-nutrition-basics
Common food allergens	Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, sesame		health-nutrition-basics
Lactose intolerance	Trouble digesting the sugar in milk		health-nutrition-basics
Gluten	A protein found in wheat, barley and rye		health-nutrition-basics
Vegetarian	Someone who does not eat meat		health-nutrition-basics
Vegan	Someone who eats no animal products at all		health-nutrition-basics
Antioxidants	Substances in fruits and vegetables that protect cells		health-nutrition-basics
Probiotics	Helpful living bacteria in foods like yogurt		health-nutrition-basics
Calcium	A mineral for strong bones and teeth		health-nutrition-basics
Iron	A mineral that helps blood carry oxygen		health-nutrition-basics
Potassium	A mineral that helps muscles and nerves work; found in bananas		health-nutrition-basics
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?	Carbohydrates		health-nutrition-basics
Which nutrient builds muscle?	Protein		health-nutrition-basics
How much of the body is water?	About 60 percent for adults		health-nutrition-basics
Foods high in protein	Meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, tofu		health-nutrition-basics
Foods high in fiber	Whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables		health-nutrition-basics
Foods high in calcium	Milk, cheese, yogurt, leafy greens		health-nutrition-basics
Foods high in iron	Red meat, beans, spinach, fortified cereals		health-nutrition-basics
Why drink water instead of soda?	Water has no added sugar and hydrates you		health-nutrition-basics
Empty calories	Calories with few nutrients, like candy and soda		health-nutrition-basics
Meal planning	Choosing healthy meals ahead of time		health-nutrition-basics
Food label tip	Check serving size first, then calories and sugar		health-nutrition-basics
Eating colorful fruits and vegetables	Gives a wide variety of vitamins and minerals		health-nutrition-basics