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Vocabulary
Body's Energy
Proteins
Fats
Carbohydrates
100
The breaking down of food to release energy
metabolism
100
These three nutrients supply energy to the body
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
100
The most important function of proteins
growth and repair of the body's tissues
100
two natural forms of fat
saturated and unsaturated
100
the two general types of carbohydrates
simple and complex
200
a reduction in the body's water content
dehydration
200
Food's energy is measured with this unit
Calorie
200
Recommended percentage of your calories that should come from proteins
10-35%
200
a type of fat that preserves shelf life of food
trans fat
200
type of complex carbohydrate found in plants
fiber
300
fat-like substance found only in animal products
cholesterol
300
Number of calories required for the average size adult female
2000
300
Food source for complete proteins
animal products
300

Name a negative health effect of eating too many saturated fats

heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity

300
recommended percentage of carbohydrates in our daily diet
45 - 65%
400
small links that make protein
amino acids
400
Number of calories required for the average sized adult male
2500
400
building blocks of proteins
amino acids
400
Besides maintaining body temperature and providing energy, fats also help to do these two things
form cells and protect nerves
400
type of carbohydrate that produces long-term, sustained energy
complex carbohydrate
500
the process of maintaining a steady state inside the body
homeostasis
500

Excess carbohydrates not needed for immediate use are stored in the body as this

glycogen
500
Number of types of amino acids required by the body
20
500
Body organ that can make all the cholesterol the body needs
Liver
500
three health benefits of a high-fiber diet
helps prevent constipation, reduced risk of colon cancer, helps prevent heart disease