Science+Vocabulary

Here are science terms, definitions, and examples:
Nutrition- taking in food or healthy liquids that are digested and used for health and growth

Nutrients- what is in food that your body needs to grow

The 5 Food Groups - classification system for foods

Milk - all foods in this group come from what animal? **COW**. Foods in this group contain what?MilkExamples:**cheese, yogurt, ice cream**

Meat - all foods in this group contain what nutritional 'building block'? **PROTEIN**. Most of these foods come from what source? **ANIMALS** What other foods are included in this group because they are high in protein even though they are NOT actually meat? **NUTS** Examples: **chicken, ribs, hamburger, walnuts, cashews**

Vegetable - all foods in this group come from what source? **PLANTS** All of these foods contain what? **FIBER** (Hint: It helps our large intestine get rid of solid waste. It is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested. It helps food move through our digestive system.) Examples: **peas, carrots, string beans, broccoli**

Fruit - all foods in this group come from what source? **PLANTS** How do most fruits taste? **SWEET**. What do all fruits have on the inside that vegetables do not? **SEEDS**. Examples:**apples, pears, tomatoes, oranges, mangos, strawberries, grapes, berries**

Grains - all foods in this group come from what source? **PLANTS**.What important nutrient do grains contain that **give us energy** and keep our bodies running? Examples:

__ The 5 Building Blocks (Nutrients) __ Use these links to learn about the following nutrients:
 * [|Learning About Carbohydrates]
 * [|Learning About Fats]
 * [|Learning About Proteins]
 * [|Minerals]
 * [|Vitamins]

Carbohydrates - definition & facts. Examples:

Fats - definition & facts. Examples:

Proteins - definition & facts. Examples:

Vitamins - definition & facts. Examples:

Minerals - definition & facts. Examples:

Digestive System-
Digestive System Glossary

Flight-
Flight Terminology