Micronutrients

Random

100

Proteins are made up of _________ acids

What amino

200

When fat is stored on the body it is called ________ tissue

What is adipose

300

Vitamins are ____________ and can be broken down by heat, air & acids

What are PRGANIC

400

Minerals were never alive & are considered to be _____________ .  The are not broken down by heat, air or acids

What is INORGANIC

500

Animal products, such as meat & nuts & are considered to be ______________ proteins

What are called COMPLETE

Jobs of Minerals

100

This mineral forms the main structural component of bones.

What is calcium?

200

This mineral forms part of the hemoglobin molecule in blood and therefore is needed to capture oxygen.

What is Iron?

300

This mineral performs the function of maintaining a good water balance between the inside and outside of cells. It also acts as signaling molecule in nerve cells.

What is potassium?

400

This mineral helps to control blood's acid-base balance. It also is an essential part of the acid important in digesting food.

What is Chloride?

500

This mineral is an essential part of the main energy compound in the body - ATP. It is also an important part of DNA.

What is phosphorus?

General Terms

100

These types of vitamins stay dissolved in lipids.

What are fat-soluble vitamins?

200

These are inorganic elements that are needed for the body to function.

What are minerals?

300

These group of vitamins are water-soluble and are important for cell metabolism.

What are B vitamins?

400

Some vitamins bond with these type of protein molecules in order for enzymes to function.

What is a coenzyme?

500

These are compounds are found in most plant foods and are "extra-benefits" to your health by acting as fighters of disease and cancer.

What are phytochemicals?