Mr. Corsano's 7th Grade Health Class

Nutrition Vocabulary Sheet

Calcium- Builds and renews bones and teeth.  Regulates the function of the heart, muscles and nerves.

Calories- A measure of the energy used by the body and of the energy that food supplies to the body.

Carbohydrates- The body’s main source of energy.

Cholesterol- A waxy substance found in every cell of humans and animals.

Fat- A nutrient that supplies energy, promotes healthy skin and growth and is a carrier of certain vitamins.

Iron- A mineral nutrient that helps build and renew the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells.

Minerals- ex) calcium, iron and zinc.  Regulate body processes while others become part of body tissue.

Oils- Fats that is liquid at room temperature.

Protein- Helps your body grow, repair itself, and fight disease.

Saturated Fats- Fats that are solid at room temperature such as fat in meats, poultry skin and foods made with whole milk.

Sugars- Simple form of carbohydrates that usually taste sweet and are quickly absorbed.

Trans Fats- Formed when liquid oils are made into solid fats.  Ex) crackers, cookies, snack foods, fried foods and baked goods.

Unsaturated Fats- Liquid at room temperature. Ex) vegetable oils, nuts, fish and olives.

Vitamins- Nutrients that do not provide energy or build body tissue, but help regulate the body process.