Substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth and repair body tissues.

They are known as sugars and occur naturally in fruit, some veggies and milk. They can also be added to cookies and candy and other manufactured foods.

Usually liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils and nuts.

Long chains of smaller links that are bound together chemically.

The process by which the body takes in and uses nutrients.

The unit that energy, nutrients and food is measured in.

This is a type of complex carbohydrate found in plants and it passes through your body without being digested.

It is only found in animal products such as butter or steak.

The body cannot manufacture 9 of these so they need to be provided in your diet.

The more of calories a food has the more of this that it contains.

The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.

This helps prevent constipation, colon cancer and heart disease.

Foods that contain these stay fresher longer but they do not have positive benefits and can lead to heart disease.

The growth and repair of your body's tissues.

Supplies energy for your body's functions

Carbohydrates, fats and protein

Examples include potatoes, grains and tortillas.

20% to 35%

People who don't eat meat can combine two or more of these protein sources to provide all 9 essential amino acids.

What extra glucose (sugar) in your body is stored as.

Carbs, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and water

45% to 65%

These supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature and protect your nerves.

Protein from animal sources are these type of proteins because they contain all 9 essential amino acids needed by your body.

This organ makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.