The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy.

Unit for the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down.

A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and that supplies energy.

A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants and is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system.

A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, and protects nerves.

A fat with at least one unsaturated bond in a place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule.

A fat that has all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold.

A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products.

The type of fat produced when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.

A nutrient that contains nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; needed for the growth and repair of body tissues.

Small units that are bound together chemically to form proteins.

A nutrient that is made by living things, is required in small amounts, and assists in chemical reactions in the body.

A nutrient that occurs naturally in rocks or soil; needed by the body in small amounts.

A vitamin that helps protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer.

A condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.

The process of maintaining a steady state inside the body.

A serious reduction in the body's water content.

A dissolved substance that regulates many processes in cells.

A document developed by nutrition experts to promote health and help people reduce their risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes through diet and physical activity.

A food that contains lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories, but is low in saturated fat, trans fat, added sugar, and salt.

A plan that groups foods according to types and indicates how much of each type should be eaten daily for a healthy diet.

Which of the following nutrients does NOT supply the body with energy?

When your body uses the nutrients in foods, a series of chemical reactions occurs inside your cells. As a result, energy is released.

These nutrients supply energy for your body's functions.

These nutrients supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protect your nerves.

The most important function of these nutrients is their role in the growth and repair of your body's tissues.

Nearly all of the body's chemical reactions, including those that produce energy and build new tissues, take place in a water solution.