Health Chapter 8.1

The body uses carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as sources of energy.

• True

• False

The energy in food is released during a series of chemical reactions.

• True

• False

Most of a person's daily calorie intake should come from proteins.

• True

• False

The only role that fats play in the body is to supply energy.

• True

• False

Carbohydrates are important for the growth and repair of body tissues.

• True

• False

A fat that is solid at room temperature

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Amino Acid

• Unsaturated Fat

• Saturated Fat

Unit that measures the amount of energy released in food.

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Amino Acid

• Unsaturated Fat

• Saturated Fat

Small substance that make up the "links" in proteins.

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Amino Acid

• Unsaturated Fat

• Saturated Fat

Substance from food that the body uses for growth, repair, and energy.

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Amino Acid

• Unsaturated Fat

• Saturated Fat

Type of complex carbohydrate found in plants.

• Nutrient

• Calorie

• Amino Acid

• Fiber

• Saturated Fat