| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fat |
One of three nutrients that supply calories to the body. |
| Flu |
An infection caused by the “flu” (short for “influenza”) virus. The flu is a contagious viral illness that strikes quickly and severely. Signs include high fever, chills, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, and headache. |
| Food Exchanges |
A way to help people stay on special food plans by letting them replace items from one food group with items from another group. |