Calcium. A mineral needed to build and maintain bones and teeth. Food in the milk group are a good source of this.

calcium

A mineral needed to build and maintain bones and teeth. Food

in the milk group are a good source of this.

carbohydrates

A nutrient found in starches and sugars. Grains, fruits, and

vegetables are good sources.

cholesterol

A waxy substance found in animal cells and tissues. Too much may cause thickening and hardening

of the arteries.

combination food

Food that contains two or more of the food groups.

energy

needed for growth, physical activity, and maintaining body processes.

Food provides this.

fat

A major nutrient found in body tissues of animals and some

plants.

food

Material that may contain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that

provide us with the energy to live and grow.

food groups

A system for classifying foods that help us set up healthy daily eating

patterns.

glucose

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A sugar found in plants, fruits and blood that is a source of energy

for living things.

iron

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A mineral that is an important part of the red blood cells and helps

the body resist infection.

minerals

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Nutrients from the earth that occur in small amounts in foods and drinks needed for cell structure

and body processes.

niacin

A vitamin that helps maintain healthy skin, the nervous system,

and the digestive tract.

nutrient

A chemical substance in food that works together with the body’s

own chemicals to provide energy, build and repair tissues, and

regulate body processes.

nutrition

The way the body uses food for energy, maintenance, and growth.

protein

Substance needed to build and maintain body tissue and supply

energy.

riboflavin

A vitamin essential for healthy skin and good vision in bright light. Foods in the Milk Group are a

good source.

starch

A carbohydrate that is made and stored in plants.

vitamin A

A nutrient that is essential for growth of all cells and helps you

see better at night.

vitamin C

A nutrient that is necessary for healing wounds and bones.

vitamins

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They are essential for good health and enable the body to use food

to grow and be healthy.

water

A part of all body tissues and fluids that is essential for maintaining body temperature, respiration,

and digestion.