Nutrition
_________ fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
Saturated
The process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues.
anabolism
What is the body's primary energy source?
carbohydrates
__________________ are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
carbohydrates
The conversion of nutrients into energy.
catabolism
food source that contains all the essential amino acids
complete protein
__________ carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
complex
A large protein molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body.
enzyme
proteins that cannot be manufactured by the body and must be derived from food source
essential amino acids
During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is
glucose
There are ______ minerals used by the human body to maintain health
13
A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of
1kg of water 1 degree celsius
___________ 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
Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as
Fat
__________ are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
Fatty acids
According to the text, the scientific definition of nutrition is: "the proper supply of nutrients essential for: __________"
Growth Reproduction Repair Immunity Energy
Maintaining a healthy body depends on:
both vitamins and minerals
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon _________ for their absorption by cells.
fat
________ is/are the most concentrated form of energy.
fats
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
Macronutrients are needed by the body in _______ amounts in order to maintain good health.
large
The process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance.
metabolism
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion.
nutrients
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
nutrition
the nutrient that is essential to cellular construction, reproduction, and maintenance
protein
__________ carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly
simple
Trace elements are needed by the body in _______ amounts.
small
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain
starches and sugar