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