Unit 2 Quiz 2 Review - Health

starch and sugar

Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain

Vitamins

Chemicals that are essential to all cellular activity and help the body convert carbs and fat into energy.

Glucose

During digestion carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into

Fat

Excess fat whether saturated or unsaturated is stored as this in the body

Calorie

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kg of water one degree celcius

Carbohydrates

The body's primary and immediate source of energy

minerals

There are 13 ___ used by the body to maintain health

Macroelements

These are needed by the body in large amounts to maintain health

trace elements

These are needed by the body in small amounts

fatty acids

These are organic acids that help break down and transport cholesterol

Cholesterol

These are used by the body to synthesize vitamin D

Simple

This type of carbohydrate does not take long to digest and causes blood sugar levels to rise quickly

Complex

This type of carbohydrate requires a long process of digestion

Saturated

This type of fat is found in animal products and some vegetables

Fats

Vitamin A, D, E, and K depend on this to be absorbed by cells

Fat soluble vitamins

Vitamins that are stored in fat cells

Water soluble vitamins

Vitamins that are stored in the body for a short time

Help the body grow, repair tissue, produce energy, and protect from infection.

What are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?

They help convert carbs into energy and repair cells

Why are vitamins essential to good health?