Vocab 1
a chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly
a nutrient and major source of energy for the body
carbohydrate
a type of carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
glucose
a stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals
glycogen
How many legs do spiders have?
8
a complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest
Fiber
a type of fat made by the body that is also present in some foods
cholesterol
a nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells can provide energy in the absence of fat and carbohydrate
protein
a small chemical unit that makes up proteins
amino acid
A hexagon has how many sides?
six
an immune response in which the body reacts to a certain type of food as though the food were a harmful substance
food allergy
a protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley
gluten
a type of food that is produced without pesticides, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation
organic food
substances added to food products to cause desired food changes
food additives
What is the largest state based off land?
a condition in which the body takes in too few nutrients for health and growth
undernutrition
a type of nutrient, composed of fatty acids, that is a valuable source of energy, especially for muscle
fat
a type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods that is solid at room temperature
saturated fat
a condition in which the body takes in too much of some nutrients or too many calories
overnutrition
Which is a plural noun: toy, cup, children, leaf?
Children
a disease that is transmitted by food
Foodborne illness
an illness caused by a bacterium, virus, or parasite that has contaminated a food
foodborne infection
an illness casued by toxins that an organism has produced in a food; toxins may also be produced by chemicals, heavy metals, or other substances
foodborne intoxication
food additives that have been studied and are considered harmless by the government
GRAS
Generally
Recognized
as
Safe
Earth is located in which galaxy?
Milky Way