2.  NUTRITION  Substances the body needs to:  Regulate bodily functions  Promote growth  Repaid body tissues  Obtain energy

3.  METABOLISM  Chemical processes by which the body breaks down food to produce energy  CALORIE  A unit of measure the measures the amount of energy released when nutrients are burned.

4.  CHOLESTEROL  A waxy fatlike substance found in the cells of all animals.  Body manufactures cholesterol  HDL  LDL

5.  AMINO ACIDS  Building blocks of protein  ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS  The 9 amino acids that the body cannot manufacture.

6.  DEFICIENCY  a condition in which the person does not obtain enough of a specific nutrient  DEHYDRATION  When the body loses important electrolytes along with water  ELECTROLYTES  Dissolved substances found in water

8.  Excellent source of energy ComplexSimple Starches Ex: potatoes, whole grains, rice, cereals, breads, pasta Fiber = type of complex carb. that is not broken down or absorbed in body – passes out of system (fruits, veggies, grains Sugars Natural (fruits, veggies, milk) Refined (candy, soda) Glucose = major provider of energy

9.  Highest energy content; forms cell structure; hair and skin SaturatedUnsaturated Solid at room temp. Ex: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, dairy Cholesterol Liquid at room temp. Ex: veggie oil, nuts, seeds

10.  Growth and repair o the body tissue; least as a source of energy CompleteIncomplete Contains all 9 essential amino acids Ex: meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs Lack 1 or more of the essential amino acids Ex: beans, peas, nuts, whole grains

11.  Made by living things and assist in chemical reactions  Regulate body processes Fat SolubleWater Soluble Can be stored in body A, D, E, & K Cannot be stored in body B & C

12.  Nutrients that are not manufactured by living things  Ex: Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium  Calcium: strong bones & teeth; aids in blood clotting  Iron: Red Blood Cells (women => menstruation; men => building muscle mass)  Anemia- lack of hemoglobin in RBC (tired, weak, sick)

13.  Essential for all life processes, energy reactions  How much water should you drink a day?  Minimum of 8 glasses per day

15.  Hunger  A natural physical drive that protect you from starvation  Appetite  A desire, rather than a need, to eat

16.  Your Environment  Family, Friends, Peers  Cultural and ethnic background  Convenience and cost  Advertising