Ch. 3 Nutrition Quiz

First and Last Name

A dangerous condition in which the body's tissues lose too much water.

• Undernutrition
• Dehydration
• Osteoporosis
• Overnutrition

A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.

• Saturated Fat
• Undernutrition
• Trans Fats
• Unsaturated Fats

A small chemical unit that makes up proteins.

• Amino Acids
• Calorie
• Dehydration
• Carbohydrates

A nutrient that is the main source of energy for the body

• Protein
• Dehydration
• Carbohydrates
• Calorie

An inorganic nutrient the body needs, usually in small amounts

• Mineral
• Calorie
• Vitamins
• Fiber

A chemical substance secreted by endocrine glands that affect body processes

• Nutrient
• Vitamins
• Hormone
• Glucose

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

• Undernutrition
• Protein
• Anemia
• Overnutrition

A chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly

• Nutrient
• Hormone
• Glycogen
• Vitamins

A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest

• Fiber
• Glycogen
• Mineral
• Calorie