Nutrition

This is a nutrient made by living things and assists many chemical reactions in the body.

• vitamin

• mineral

• water

• fat

nutrient that supplies energy, maintains body temperature, protects nerves, forms cells.

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• water

Nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks and soil; needed only in small amounts.

• fat

• protein

• mineral

• vitamin

nutrient that supplies energy for body functions, can be simple or complex.

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• water

nutrient that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues.

• carobhydrate

• fat

• protein

• water

Food provides _______________________, which are substances that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissue, and obtain energy.

• Sugars

• Hydroponics

• Nutrients

• fluids

The amount of energy released from food is measured in units called __________________.

• watts

• power cells

• calories

• carbs

______________________ is a type of complex carbohydrate found in plants that cannot be digested by the body.

• fiber

• startch

• water

• sugar

Vitamins called ______________________ help protect healthy cells from damage during aging.

• Antioxidants

• Placebos

• Vaccines

• Water soluble

Foods that are _________________ contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories.

• Nutrients dense

• unhealthy

• Free radical

• Antioxidants.