Role of Nutrients
The body's main source of energy
Carbohydrates
starches and dietary fiber are forms of
complex carbohydrates
Your body can make all but ____ of the 22 amino acids?
9
NOT fat. It is a fat-like substance present in all body cells that is needed for many essential body processes.
Cholesterol
a severe nutrient shortage
nutrient deficiency
nutrients that help build, repair, and maintain body tissues
proteins
sugar is a form of?
simple carbohydrates
proteins lacking one or more essential amino acids.
Incomplete Proteins
Because they move through the digestive system slowly, they help you...
feel full longer
refers to serious health problems caused by poor nutrition over a prolonged period.
malnutrition
concentrated source of energy needed in transporting nutrients
Fats
Foods high in _________ are usually good sources of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber
starch
Proteins are made of chains of chemical building blocks called
amino acids
fats that appear to raise the level of LDL in the bloodstream
Saturated
what form of carbohydrate does NOT provide energy?
dietary fiber
chemicals that help regulate many vital body processes and aid other nutrients in doing their jobs.
vitamins
fiber that will NOT dissolve in water
Insoluble Fiber
proteins that supply all nine essential amino acids
complete proteins
fats that seem to lower cholesterol levels
Polyunsaturated
the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius
calorie
nonliving substances that help the body work properly and in some cases, become part of body tissues, such as bone.
minerals
Name all three products these are found in:
Fructose=
Maltose=
Lactose=
Fructose= Fruit
Maltose= Grains
Lactose= Dairy
name 3 out 5 of your body parts that are made up of protein
fats that appear to lower LDL and may help raise levels of HDL
Monounsaturated
a series of standards for assessing nutrient needs among people of different age and gender groups
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)