Nutrition Vocabulary

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Fats found in food from animal sources.

Elements in our food that are found in the earth that we cannot manufacture and are needed in small amounts.

The starches and sugars that are the body's main source of energy.

Unit of heat; measure of energy available in food.

Substances that are found naturally in many foods are necessary in small quantities for good health and normal development and functioning.

Makes up part of the body mass and helps to regulate body temperature.

Fats found in foods that come from plants.

Chains of building blocks that make up proteins.