Health 11-Nutrition-Ch. 8

Complex carbohydrates are

• composed of sugars linked together

• found in grain products

• good sources of energy

• all of the above

Which of the following foods is high in protein?

• an apple

• lettuce

• candy

• chicken

glucose provides (a)   to cells in the body.

Why is fiber necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system?

How can you limit your intake of fats and cholesterol?

(a)   are substances that are linked together to make proteins.

The body cannot make (a)   amino acids; they must be part of the diet.

In many cultures, people get very little protein from animal sources. How might these people obtain the protein they need?

Which of these nutrients is sometimes associated with high blood pressure?

• sodium

• calcium

• iron

• carbohydrate

Loss of water through heavy perspiring can result in

• homeostasis

• dehydration

• anemia

• metabolism