Classes of Nutrients
the bodies chief source of energy (simple & complex)
What are carbohydrates?
dissolves in fat and is stored for later use
What are vitamins?
type of fat found in processed foods
What is saturated fat?
red, round and full of vitamins and minerals
What is an apple?
study of how the body uses the nutrients in food
What is nutrition?
this nutrient is made up of small units called amino acids
What are proteins?
this vitamin can be produced by the body with sunlight exposure
What is Vitamin D?
the nutrient that the body uses to build and maintain muscles
What is protein?
solid food that provides a lot of calcium
What is cheese?
the number of calories that equal 1 pound
What is 3500?
low-calorie food with high nutritional value
What are nutrient-dense foods?
this mineral builds strong bones
What is calcium?
the preferred source of energy for the brain
What is glucose?
this food provides large amounts of potassium
What are bananas?
the number of calories in 1 gram of protein
What is 4?
this is between 50 and 75% of your body weight
What is water?
inorganic elements found in soil
What are minerals?
an energy source that insulates the body and stores vitamins
What is fat?
beans, peas and lentils are known as this
What are legumes?
an indigestible material in plant foods that provides bulk in the diet
What is fiber?
the rate at which the body uses energy
What is metabolism?
disease caused by lack of calcium
What is osteoporosis?
complex carbohydrates found in grains and beans
What are starches?
first food eaten in space
What is applesauce?
proteins are made of small building blocks called this
What are amino acids?