Unit 2 Quiz 2 Review - Health
starch and sugar
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain
Vitamins
Chemicals that are essential to all cellular activity and help the body convert carbs and fat into energy.
Glucose
During digestion carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into
Fat
Excess fat whether saturated or unsaturated is stored as this in the body
Calorie
The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kg of water one degree celcius
Carbohydrates
The body's primary and immediate source of energy
minerals
There are 13 ___ used by the body to maintain health
Macroelements
These are needed by the body in large amounts to maintain health
trace elements
These are needed by the body in small amounts
fatty acids
These are organic acids that help break down and transport cholesterol
Cholesterol
These are used by the body to synthesize vitamin D
Simple
This type of carbohydrate does not take long to digest and causes blood sugar levels to rise quickly
Complex
This type of carbohydrate requires a long process of digestion
Saturated
This type of fat is found in animal products and some vegetables
Fats
Vitamin A, D, E, and K depend on this to be absorbed by cells
Fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins that are stored in fat cells
Water soluble vitamins
Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time
Help the body grow, repair tissue, produce energy, and protect from infection.
What are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?
They help convert carbs into energy and repair cells
Why are vitamins essential to good health?
