Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.

Calorie

_____________________is/are used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells

Cholesterol

food source that contains all the essential amino acids

Complete Protein

proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food sources

Essential Amino Acids

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon_________________ for their absorption by cells

Fat

________________ is/are the most concentrated form of energy.

Fats

During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is:

Glucose

_________________fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

Saturated

_________________ carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.

Simple

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:

starch and sugar

_________________are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.

Carbohydrates

______________________carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.

Complex

Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as_______________

Fat

What are some components of a healthy diet?

Fats, Carbohydrates, and Proteins

_____________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.

Fatty acids

Unused glucose that is converted to ______________ is stored in the liver

Glycogen

food sources that do not contain all the essential amino acids

Incomplete Proteins

the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance

Protein