Nutrition vocab Flashcards
Science vocabs (16 cards)
Nutrition
The process of consuming, digesting, and utilizing nutrients from food to maintain health and growth
Carbohydrate
The primary energy source for the human body.
Fat
A source of energy for the human body
Fiber
A type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
Protein
Primary nutrients for building muscles, skin, hair, nails, and internal organs.
Glucose
The primary form of sugar in the blood and serves as the body’s main energy source
Vitamins
Essential organic substances the body needs in small amounts to function properly and maintain health
Calories
A unit of measurement for energy found in food
Minerals
Essential inorganic nutrients, needed in small amounts, that help the body function properly
Nutrients
The process of consuming and utilizing food to support bodily functions and maintain health
Oils
severing per day
0-1 servings per day
Dairy
severing per day
2-3 servings per day
Protein
severing per day
2-3 servings per day
Fruits
severing per day
2-4 servings per day
Vegetable
severing per day
3-4 servings per day
Carbohydrates
severing per day
6-11 servings per day
