Chapter 30.2 Food and Nutrition

Fat

lipid;made up of fatty acids and glycerol type of nutrient that protects body, and stores energy.

Vitamins

Organic molecules that help regulate body process.

What is meant by term "balanced diet " ?

A balanced diet provide nutrients in adequate amount and enough energy for a person to maintain a healthful weight.

Calorie

A calorie is the measure of heat energy in food ;equivalent to 1000 calories.

Carbohydrates

Compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body.

Mineral

Inorganic nutrient the body needs,usallyin small amounts.

Protein

Macromolecules that contains carbon, hydrogen,oxygen,and nitrogen;needed by the body for growth and repair.

Why do we need to eat?

Molecules in food contain chemical energy that cells use to produce ATP Food also supplies raw materials your body needs to build and repair tissue.

What nutrients does your body need?

The nutrients that the body needs include water,carbohydrates,fats proteins, vitamins, and minerals.