Science - Chapter 11 Vocab - Food & Nutrition

Question 1

nutrients that your body uses for energy

Answer 1

carbohydrates

Question 2

nutrients that your body needs for energy, growth, and healing body parts

Answer 2

proteins

Question 3

nutrients that provide your body with energy and help your body work well

Answer 3

fats

Question 4

nutrients that help your body grew and heal

Answer 4

vitamins

Question 5

nutrients that are not made from living things

Answer 5

minerals

Question 6

a tool that helps you decide how much of different types of food you should eat each day

Answer 6

food pyramid

Question 7

list the amount of nutrients in a food and shows the number of servings.

Answer 7

food label

Question 8

a mineral that builds bones and teeth

Answer 8

calcuim

Question 9

gives you a quick burst of energy.

Answer 9

sugars

Question 10

a mineral that helps muscles and blood carry out their functions

Answer 10

iron

Question 11

helps break down your food

Answer 11

water

Question 12

energy from this carbohydrate lasts a long time in your body

Answer 12

starches

Question 13

measure the energy you get from food and found on food labels

Answer 13

calories

Question 14

nutrients you only need a small amount of

Answer 14

fiber