Nutrition and Digestive System

Substances in foods that provide energy and materials for cell development, growth, and repair.

• nutrients
• minerals
• vitamins
• calories

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The amount of energy available in food.

• calories
• nutrients
• kilograms
• minerals

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A nutrient that is usually the body's main source of energy.

• carbohydrate

• protein

• fats

• vitamins

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These nutrients need to be digested or broken down before your body can use them.

• proteins, carbohydrates, fats

• vitamins, minerals, water

• proteins, vitamins, fats

• carbohydrates, fats, vitamins

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These nutrients do not require digestion and are absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

• vitamins, minerals, water
• vitamins, minerals, fats
• vitamins, minerals, proteins
• minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates

This is used by your body for replacement and repair of body cells.

• proteins
• amino acids
• fats
• minerals

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Some protein-rich foods are:

• meats, eggs
• apples, avocados
• bananas, cereal
• oranges, water

Three types of carbohydrates are:

• sugars, starches, and fibers
• sugars, starches and proteins
• sugars, fats, and proteins
• starches, fibers and proteins

Lipids are also known as __________.

• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• minerals

Unhealthy fats are also known as _________.

• saturated fats
• unsaturated fats
• polysaturated fats
• monosaturated fats