A term used for a person who chooses not to eat meat as a part of their diet

A disease where the body is not able to correctly control the amount of sugar in the blood

The part of the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place

The main purpose of this macronutrient is to provide energy. Some examples are sugars, grains, and starches

The last part of the digestive system, it is where waste leaves the body

People with this condition are not able to digest gluten

The main purpose of this macronutrient is to build and maintain body structures. These are typically found in meat, nuts, and dairy products

The tube that food travels through between the mouth and the stomach

This is an eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food then vomits to avoid gaining weight

What are the names of the 3 main groups of nutrients (macronutrients)?

The unit used to measure energy contained in food

This is an eating disorder in which a person thinks they are overweight, but they are actually often very underweight. People with this disorder usually avoid eating.