substances the body needs to function, grow, repair, obtain energy
nutrients
this type of carbohydrate is found in plants and it helps with digestion.....and it can help with going #2
fiber
the lack of vitamin C led to _____________
a)covid
b)being an Xhio State fan
c)scurvy
c)scurvy
these nutrients are found naturally rocks and soil
minerals
cholesterol
the process by which the body breaks down food to get energy
metabolism
these types of fats are liquids at room temperature, such as cooking oils
unsaturated fats
these nutrients are made by living things, such as plants and animals
vitamins
a lack of calcium can lead to _______________
a)mitosis
b)osteoporosis
c)scoliosis
b)osteoporosis
lack of iron can lead to ____________
a)anemia
b)bulimia
c)having gas
a)anemia
the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is called ________________
calories
solid fats at room temperature, such as butter, are called ___________ fats
saturated
these types of vitamins dissolve/breakdown in foods such as milk, eggs, green leafy vegetables
fat-soluble
high blood pressure can be reduced by using less _____________ in our diets
sodium/salt
_________________ of our body weight is water
a)25%
b)40%
c)65%
c) 65%
these nutrients all provide the body energy, along with performing other jobs
carbs, fats, and proteins
this type of fat is injected into foods to make them last longer
trans fat
these types of vitamins dissolve/breakdown in water, such as in fruits and vegetables
water soluble
a serious reduction in _______________ can lead to dehydration
water
how many cups of water should be drank a day?
a) 3-4
b) 6-7
c) 10-14
c) 10-14
simple carbohydrates are also called:
a)sugars
b)fiber
c)complex
a)sugars
the most important function of ____________ is for growth and repair of body tissues....such as muscle and skin.
a)carbs
b)fats)
c)proteins
c)proteins
_______________ can help fight cancer causing cells
antioxidants
to replenish sodium/potassium lost during strenuous exercise, __________________ may need to be consumed
electrolytes
foods that contain lots of vitamins and minerals compared to calories are called________________
a) low-calorie
b) reduced fat
c) nutrient-dense
c) nutrient-dense