Nutrition

What is the term for the process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism, and repair?

• Nutrition
• Therapy
• Exercise
• Medication

What is the term for a diet that provides all the essential nutrients needed for health in proper proportions?

• Balanced diet
• Vegetarian diet
• Fad diet
• Ketogenic diet

What is the term for a substance that helps regulate body processes, especially in the digestion of food?

• Enzyme
• Fiber
• Protein
• Antioxidant

What is the term for the process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body?

• Digestion
• Fermentation
• Combustion
• Dehydration

What is the term for a mineral that is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth?

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Zinc

What is the term for a type of fat that is essential for the body's normal functioning but is not produced by the body and must be obtained from diet?

• Essential fatty acid
• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• Cholesterol

What is the term for the process of consuming food and drinks, usually in the form of meals, to provide the body with energy and nutrients?

• Eating
• Exercising
• Sleeping
• Studying

What is the term for a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest and therefore passes through the digestive system without being absorbed?

• Fiber
• Sugar
• Protein
• Starch

What is the term for a substance found in food that is essential for growth, health, and proper functioning of the body?

• Nutrient
• Hormone
• Pathogen
• Toxin

What is the term for the process by which the body converts food into energy and building blocks for cells?

• Metabolism
• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Oxidation