acid – a sour substance found in Vitamin C and in many fruits and vegetables

calcium – a mineral found in dairy products

carbohydrates – nutrients that supply energy

chemicals – minerals and vitamins

dairy products – foods that come from milk

dumplings – dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables

iodine – a mineral associated with the thyroid gland

iron – a mineral that helps form blood cells

liver – an body organ that helps change substances found in the blood

magnesium – a mineral found in fruits and whole-grain cereals

minerals – chemicals such as iron, calcium, and sodium

nutrients – chemicals found in food

nutrition – the study of chemicals in food and how they help the body

oyster – a shellfish often eaten as food by humans

preserve – to keep fresh

proteins – nutrients that build and repair body parts

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) – the amount of each vitamin and mineral a person needs each day to stay healthy

sodium – a mineral that is important for muscle contractions and nerve messages

squash – a yellow or green vegetable

starches – carbohydrates

tissues - muscles, bones, and skin

vitamins – chemicals that help the body grow and stay healthy

yogurt – a dairy product, often sweetened or flavored with fruit