1. Benefits of Proper Nutrition

Briefly explain the role of enzymes in digestion.

Enzymes help break down the nutrients in food.

Water is the basis of good nutrition it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.

TRUE

According to the text, the scientific definition of nutrition is: "the proper supply of nutrients essential for: __________"

- Growth - Reproduction - Repair - Immunity - Energy

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions. 1. the proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy 2. the conversion of nutrients into energy 3. cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance 4. the process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues 5. chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion 6. molecule response for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body

1. Nutrition 2. Catabolism 3. Metabolism 4. Anabolism 5. Nutrients 6. Enzyme

When a cell is damaged by infection or disease, ____________ are used like building materials to repair cell structures.

Amino Acids and Fats

The bests source of water is soda with caffeine.

FALSE

The body can survive 8-10 days without water.

FALSE

The body is less than 20 percent water.

FALSE

What are nutrients?

Nutrients are chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion.