1. appetite a desire or liking for something; food or drink

2. heterotrophic living things that depend on other living things for food

3. nutrients a substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism

4. carbohydrat es carbohydrates in food provide energy for the body and, if present in excess, are stored as fat

5. proteins play a central role in biological processes and form the basis of living tissues

6. minerals an inorganic element, such as calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, or zinc, that is essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants

7. moderation avoidance of extremes or excesses. A controlling, guidance, regulation; moderation, self-control

8. lean (adj.) (of edible meat) containing little or no fat

9. consume to eat or drink up; devour

10. calories used to express the heat output of an organism and the fuel or energy value of food