1. Essentials of Life

2. Nutrients: Substances in food that your body needs Water - Helps in digestion absorption of food - regulates body temperature - carries nutrients and oxygen to cells

3. Vitamins -helps the body fight infection -helps the body use other nutrients

4. Minerals elements that help form healthy bones and teeth aids in regulating body processes

5. Carbohydrates Sugars and starches that occur naturally in foods found mainly in plants

6. Proteins -nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues -made of chemical building blocks, called amino acids

7. Fats -Promote healthy skin, and normal cell growth -carry vitamins D, E, K wherever your body needs them

8. Calories -Unit of measurement for energy 3,500 calories = 1 lb. of body weight

9. Calories in the Nutrients -Water- 0 Calories -Vitamins- 0 Calories -Minerals- 0 Calories -Carbohydrates- 4 calories per gram -Proteins- 4 calories per gram -Fats- 9 calories per gram