Health Chapter 8 Review

A nutrient made by living things; assists many chemical reactions in the body

• carbohydrate

• fat

• protein

• vitamin

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

• carbohydrates

• fat

• mineral

• water

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

• water

• vitamins

• mineral

• protein

A nutrient that supplies energy for body functions; can be simple or complex

• protein

• carbohydrates

• saturated fats

• water

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

• protein

• fat

• sugars

• gummy bears

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

• energy

• sugars

• nutrients

• calories

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

• minerals

• carbs

• calories

• milligrams

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

• protein

• animal fat

• fiber

• vitamins

Vitamins called _____________________ help protect healthy cells from damage during aging

• minerals

• healthy vitamins

• antioxidants

• nutrients

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

• carb heavy

• nutrient dense

• high in sodium

• low in fat