| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Calorie | The amount of energy in the food that we eat |
| 2000 | the amount of calories on average a person should have per day |
| Carbohydrates | A main source of energy. We should have 6-11 serving per day |
| Fats, Oils and Sweets | Part of our diet that we should have sparingly |
| USDA | United States Department of Agriculture |
| Protein | Needed for growth and repair of body cells |
| Amino Acid | basic building blocks |
| complete protein | protein source with all essential amino acids |
| incomplete protein | protein source lacking some essential amino acids |
| Fruits and veggies give your body?? | Vitamins |
| Nutrition Facts Label | AKA Food Label. This label appears on food and drink packages and lists certain nutrients in the product. |
| Vitamin D | A nutrient made in the body from exposure to sunlight, vitamin D is used by the body in the absortion of calcium. Vitamin D is found in mild and milk product, fish and other foods. |
| Bone Mass | A measure of the amount of calcium contained in the bone. |
| Calcium | An important mineral that helps your bones form and maintain their strength. |
| Percent Daily Value (%DV) | The %DV on a Nutrition Facts Label is a number that tells you how much of a certain nutrient is in a serving of food. |
| Lactose Intolerance | A condition in which the body cannot easily digest foods that contain lactose. |
| Osteoporosis | A disease in which bones become weak and can break easily. |
| Lactose | A natural sugar found in mild and mild products. |
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