Unit 6: Nutrition Words

____ is a small chemical unit that makes up proteins.

• incomplete proteins

• complete proteins

• amino acids

• lipids

____ is a condition causing weakness, tiredness, and headaches; results from decrease in red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin.

• hypertension

• anemia

• pica

• diabetes

A ____ is a nutrient and major source of energy for the body.

• carbohydrate

• protein

• fats

• minerals

____ is a type of fat made by the body that is also present in some foods.

• amino acids

• dehydration

• cholesterol

• lipids

____ is a condition in which the body’s tissues lose too much water. 

• hydration

• dehydration

• fat-soluble vitamins

• water-soluble vitamins

____ is a type of nutrient, composed of fatty acids, that is a valuable source of energy, especially for muscles.

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• vitamins

___ is a type of vitamin that dissolves in the body’s fat, where it is stored for later use.

• fiber

• mineral

• fat-soluble vitamins

• water-soluble vitamins

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

• complex carbohydrates

• simple carbohydrates

• incomplete carbohydrates

• fiber

___ is a type of carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system.

• glycogen

• glucose

• insulin

• fiber

____ is a stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals.

• glucose

• glycogen

• fiber

• vitamins