Unit 6 Test: Digestive System

A _______ is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one-degree Celsius.

A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree ________________.

Calories are used to measure the ______________ in foods.

People need six types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and (a)  

____________ are the substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes.

Carbohydrates provide the body with the _____ materials to make ______ parts.

____% to _____% of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates.

Simple ______________ are called sugars and can give you a _______ _______ of energy.

What is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

____________ is found in complex carbohydrates and helps the digestive system function properly.