Types of nutrients
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What is a carbohydrate?
Chemical substances that make up body proteins.
What are amino acids?
People with low iron are said to be this term.
What is anemic?
This is the process of breaking down food into usable nutrients.
What is digestion?
This gives fruits and veggies their bright yellow or dark green color.
What is beta carotene?
This is non living substances that help the body work properly and, in some cases, become part of body tissues, such as bone. Needed only in small amounts.
What are minerals?
The only form of carbohydrate that does not provide energy. It is made up of nondigestable plant materials.
What is dietary fiber?
The substances that protect body cells and the immune system from harmful chemicals.
What are antioxidants?
The process in which fuel is combined with oxygen to produce energy.
What is oxidation?
The two types of vitamins.
What are fat soluble and water soluble vitamins?
The nutrients that help build, repair, and maintain body tissues.
What are proteins?
Depending on their source, carbohydrates fall into one of two categories:
What are complex and simple carbohydrates?
Serious health problems caused by poor nutrition over a prolonged period. Generally, occurs when people don’t get enough to eat.
What is malnutrition?
The body’s basic fuel supply.
What is glucose?
This helps keep the body temperature normal and get rid of waste products.
What is water?
Chemicals that help regulate many vital body processes and aid other nutrients in doing their jobs.
What are vitamins?
The two types of fiber.
A severe nutrient shortage that can have far reaching consequences.
What is a nutrient deficiency?
The two basic purposes that your body uses energy.
What are automatic processes and physical activities?
Three food vitamin sources.
What are:
-Fruits and vegetables
-Milk
-Bread, pasta enriched with whole-grain products.
- Dry beans
The 6 different types of nutrients your body uses.
What are:
1. carbohydrates
2. fats
3. proteins
4. vitamins
5. minerals
6. water
The two types of proteins.
What are complete and incomplete proteins?
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius
What is a calorie?
The 3 types of digestive juices chyme is acted on.
What are:
1. Bile
2. Pancreatic juice
3. Intestinal juice
Three groups minerals can be divided into.
What are:
1. major minerals
2. electrolytes
3. trace minerals