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A nutrient and major source of energy for the body
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A type of fat made by the body that is also present in some foods
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A type of nutrient, composed of fatty acids, that is a valuable source of energy, especially for muscles
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A complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest
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A type of carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
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Inorganic elements found in soil and water; ingested by the body after being absorbed into plants
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A chemical substance that gives your body waht is needs to grow and function properly
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A nutrient that the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells; can provide energy in the absence of fat and carbohydrates
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Organic substances dervied from plants or animals, which are necessary for normal growth and development
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A unit of measurement for energy provided by food
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The rate at which the body uses energy
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Food and Drug Administration. A government agency that regulates medications, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products.
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A protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley
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An immune response in which the body reacts to a certain type of food as though the food were a harmful substance; may manifest itself in rashes, swelling, difficulty breathings, indigestion, or dizziness
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generally recognized as safe. Food additives that have been studied and are considered harmless by the government.
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A condition in which a person cannot properly digest a certain type of food
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The recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day
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