Chapter 3 Nutrition

3 nutrients that provide energy to your body carbohydrate, fats & ______.

• protein

• water

• glycogen

• vitamins

The body gets energy by breaking down carbs into ________.

• protein

• water

• glucose

• vitamins

_____ is a condition where the body loses more fluids than it takes in.

• water

• protein

• dehydration

• additives

A ____ food is a food that has few calories but rich in vitamins, minerals, and other good ingredients.

• natural

• whole grain

• nutrient -dense

• organic

People should avoid eating any fats.

• True

• False

Saturated fats are found primarily in animal based foods, solid at room temperature.

• True

• False

Sugars that occur naturally in fruit, maple syrup, dairy products are ______.

• simple carbs

• complex carbs

• cholesterol

• glycogen

Body requires small amounts of this nutrient to function properly?

• water

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

_____ is a complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.

• fiber

• sugar

• fructose

• surcose

Energy provided by food is measured in a unit called _____.

• pound

• gram

• degree

• calorie