nutrition Flashcards
(16 cards)
nutrition
the process for providing the food necessary for health and growth
carbohydrate
the primary energy source for the human body
fat
a source of energy for the human body
fiber
a thread or filament from witch a vegetable tissue,mineral substance or textile is formed
protein
primary nutrients for building muscles skin hair nails and fat
glucose
a simple sugar witch is an important energy source
vitamins
any of a group of organic compounds
calories
a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature 1 gram of water
minerals
a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
nutrients
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
Fruit
2-4 servings per day
vegetables
2-4 servings per day
bread,pasta,cereal,rice
6-11 servings per day
milk, yogurt,cheese
2-3 servings per day
meat, poultry ,fish,beans
2-3 servings per day
fats,oils,sweets
0-1 servings per day
