- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002404.htm
- http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/normalflora.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamins
Vocabulary
calories Units used to measure the energy in food.
carbohydrates Nutrients that include sugars, starches, and fiber; give your body energy;
organic compound.
essential amino acids Amino acids that must come from the proteins in foods; you can-
not make these amino acids.
insoluble fiber Large, complex carbohydrate; does not dissolve in water; moves through
the large intestine and helps keep food waste moist so it can pass easily out of the
body.
lipids Nutrients such as fats that are rich in energy; organic compound.
minerals Chemical elements that are needed for body processes.
nutrients Chemicals in food that your body needs.
proteins Nutrientsmadeupofsmallermoleculescalledaminoacids; giveyourbodyenergy;
help control body processes; organic compound.
saturated fats Found mainly in animal foods, such as meats, whole milk, and eggs; in-
crease cholesterol levels in the blood.
soluble fiber Large, complex carbohydrate; dissolves in water; helps keep sugar and fat
at normal levels in the blood.
starch Large, complex carbohydrate; found in foods such as vegetables and grains; broken
down by the body into sugars that provide energy.
trans fat Manufactured and added to certain foods to keep them fresher for longer. Foods
that contain trans fats include cakes, cookies, fried foods, and margarine.
unsaturated lipids Found mainly in plant foods, such as vegetable oil, olive oil, and nuts;
also found in fish such as salmon.
vitamins Substances that the body needs in small amounts to function properly.