What You Should Know
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, fats
How do we measure the energy we get from the food we eat?
Calories
Essential nutrients are obtained through...
Food.
The main energy source for the body.
Carbohydrates
What are two sources of protein?
Fish, eggs, meat, cheese, dairy products, nuts, beans, tofu...
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein
Which nutrient helps store energy and keep the body warm?
Fats
Which nutrient helps the body fight illness and stay healthy?
Vitamins
Which essential nutrient builds strong bones and helps muscles and nerves work?
Minerals
What are the two types of carbohydrates
Simple and complex
Which essential nutrient moves nutrients, removes waste, and keeps the body running?
Water
Breads, pasta, tortillas, some vegetables, oats are what kind of foods?
Carbohydrates
Protein.
Another term for "fats" in the human body is ___________.
Lipids
Name 2 ways your body loses water every day.
Sweating
Breathing
Urinating
Healthy ________ can be found in delicious foods such as nuts, seeds, avocados, oils (like olive oil), and fish.
Fats
These carbohydrates provide us with longer lasting energy and take longer for our bodies to digest.
Calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorous are what type of essential nutrient?
Minerals
This essential nutrient is the main structural component of cells, builds and repairs body tissues.
Proteins
The 2 types of fats found in foods are __________ and __________ fats.
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats
Proteins are made up of _________ _________.
Amino Acids
The mitochondria uses Oxygen and _________ to form ATP (energy).
Glucose
What are the products of Cellular Respiration?
Carbon Dioxide, Water, and ATP (energy)
Matter/energy is transferred among organisms in an ecosystem when...
Organisms eat or are eaten by others for food.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
Oxygen and Glucose