Condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily

Natural physical drive to eat

Psychological desire for food

Process by which your body takes in and uses food

Waxy, fatlike substance

How many total essential amino acids are there

An amino acid is an example of

Tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down

Unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food

Total amount of amino acids

Elements found in food that are used by the body

Number of calories of fat that are in each gram

Substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair, and supply you with energy

Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

Starches and sugars found in goods which provide the bodies main source of energy

Number of calories of carbohydrates or protein that are in each gram

Compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes

This condition is reduced when eating a variety of healthful foods

Type of fat that increases your risk of heart disease

Raises your total blood cholesterol

3 sources of food that provides the body with energy

3 types of Carbohydrates

3 types of fats

5 Food Groups

6 types of Nutrients