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

Starches and sugars found in foods which supply energy for our body

A unit of energy (heat) released when nutrients are broken down

The simplest of all carbohydrates, this is the major provider of energy for our body's cells

Glucose can be classified as a

The tough, stringy, undigestable type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants.

A high calorie nutrient(9 kcal per gram), this nutrient supplies energy, insulates, and protects organs and nerves

A ratio of a person's weight to height

The most health damaging fat that is synthetically made when manufacturers add hydrogen to fat molecules in oils

Which macromolecule will give you 9cal/g

Which macromolecule would yield 4cal/g

Which molecule might provide immediate energy?

Which macromolecule is an enzyme

Reference points for intakes determined by public health experts and based on a 2000 Calorie diet. These values are found in Nutrition Facts label.

A standardized amount of a food, such as a cup or an ounce. ________________ are stated on the food label, for example, "1/2 cup (112 g)."

The total number of servings in a food package based on the serving size.

- Solid so have a higher melting point

- From animals like butter and lard

- Less healthy for you

- Liquid so lower melting point

- From plants, like olive and sunflower oil

- More healthy