Chapter 8: Food and Nutrition

Front

Substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy are:

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nutrients

Front

There are six classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and_______________.

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water

Front

Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can all be used by the body as a sources of _____________.

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energy

Front

_____________ is the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.

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Metabolism

Front

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called _______________.

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calories

Front

Carbohydrates are nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and ______________.

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oxygen

Front

How many general types of carbohydrates are there?

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2

Front

There are several types of sugars, but __________ is the most important because it is the major provider of energy for your body's cells.

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glucose

Front

Which energy source is said to be linked together chemically to form long chains and longer lasting energy?

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complex carbohydrates

Front

From your book, which complex carbohydrate passes out of your body without being digested?

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fiber