Food and Nutrition Vocabulary

to make (something)

Nutrients that supply the main source of energy for your body.

The process that allows your body to get the nutrients & energy needed from the food you eat

Nutrients that help chemical processes in the body.

the ability to do work

to eat or drink (something); to use (energy, nutrients, etc.)

Materials in food that are used by the body

Nutrients that help your body use proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Nutrients that are needed to build, grow, and repair body cells.

Nutrients that are a source of energy.