Nutrition

fat cells

store nutrients, extra calories

variety

This term refers to eating different types of foods.

fiber

unable to digest

1/2 our body weight in ounces

how much water we should drink

2000-2500

the average amount a calories a person should consume in a day.

multivitamins

aren't needed to take extra if we have a well balanced diet

preparation

how we make food or what's added

6

how many nutrients are needed for life

3

how many nutrients provide energy

3

how many nutrients do not have calories

cholesterol

builds up in vessels and can cause heart disease and stoke

hemoglobin

carries oxygen in the blood

moderation

limiting the amount of food we eat

energy

the main reason we eat food

vitamins and minerals

provide colors in fruits and vegetables

metabolism

how fast we are able to convert food to energy

protein

helps build muscle in the body

sugar

this item belongs in the carbohydrate category

animal products

cholesterol is found in...

stay the same weight

when you eat 2500 calories and need 2500 calories, you will