This term means all body processes relating to food.
What is Nutrition.
100
This term means a state of good health with optimal body function.
What is Wellness.
100
This term means fibrous indigestible form of carbohydrate.
What is Cellulose.
100
This term means a process where blood capillaries pick up nutrients.
What is absorption.
100
This term means a process where nutrients are used by the cells.
What is metabolism.
200
This term means nutrients that are a major source of energy.
What are carbohydrates.
200
This term means nutrients that are made up of amino acids.
What are proteins.
200
This term means nutrients that provide the most concentrated form of energy.
What are fats.
200
This term is a sterol lipid found in body cells and animal products.
What is cholesterol.
200
This term describes inorganic elements that regulate body fluids and assist in body functions.
What are minerals.
300
List two functions of fats.
Cushion organs/bones, and provide insulation
300
List two functions of proteins.
Build and repair tissues, and regulate body functions.
300
Which term is best described as the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller parts, changes the food chemically, and moves the food through the digestive system?
What is digestion.
300
Which vitamin regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism?
Vitamin D
300
Which vitamin aids in wound healing and absorption of iron?
Vitamin C
400
Which vitamin is used by the body for the protection of cell structure, especially red blood cells and epithelial cells?
Vitamin E
400
Which vitamin is used for the health of the eyes and in growth development?
Vitamin A
400
Which vitamin is used by the body for normal clotting of the blood and formation of prothrombin?
Vitamin K
400
Which vitamin promotes normal health of the mouth tissue and eyes?
Riboflavin
400
Which mineral is responsible for a regular heart rhythm, fluid balance, and nerve function?
Potassium
500
Which mineral is responsible for the formation of hydrochloric acid?
Chlorine
500
Which mineral is responsible for clotting of the blood, and development and maintenance of bones and teeth?
Calcium
500
Which mineral is responsible for the formation of hemoglobin in the red blood cells?
Iron
500
Which mineral is responsible for the absorption of glucose and acid-base balance?
Sodium
500
Which mineral is responsible for the formation of hormones in the thyroid gland?