Quiz 2 Unit 2

_____ 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

Vitamins stored in fats cells; they do not have to be ingested daily:

Fat-soluble vitamins

_____fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.

Saturated

____ are needed by the body in small amounts.

Trace elements

Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time; they should be ingested daily:

Water-soluble vitamins

_____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 _____ in the body.

fat

Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _____ for their absorption by cells.

fats

During digestion, carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into .

glucose

There are 13 _____ used by the body to maintain health.

minerals

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

simple

Select all that apply. Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:

starch sugar

_______is/are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.

Carbohydrates

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

Fatty acids

____ are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.

Macro-elements

Why are vitamins essential to good health?

They help the body convert carbohydrates into energy; they aid in the repair and construction of cells; they facilitate normal bodily functions.

Select all that apply. Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?

Without vitamins the body could not grow. Without vitamins the body could not repair damaged tissue. Without vitamins the body could not produce energy. Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.

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

calorie

______ are chemicals that are essential to all cellular activity, helping the body convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.

vitamins