Nutrients CH. 10 L. 2

tough, complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest

• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• PROTEINS
• CHOLESTEROL

waxy, fatlike substance found in the blood

• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• PROTEINS
• CHOLESTEROL

compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes

• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• PROTEINS
• VITAMINS

starches and sugars in food that provide most of the body’s energy

• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• PROTEINS
• CHOLESTEROL

nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues

• CARBOHYDRATES
• FIBER
• PROTEINS
• CHOLESTEROL

Which type of nutrient is NOT a source of energy?

• protein
• carbohydrates
• water
• fat

A good source of complex carbohydrates is...

• fruits
• honey
• beans
• eggs

Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids include...

• grains
• nuts
• seeds
• meats

Which type of fats may help lower your risk of heart disease?

• saturated
• unsaturated
• trans fat
• cholesterol

Which nutrient is necessary for healthy bones?

• fiber
• calcium
• thiamin
• niacin