antivirals
The process by which the cell uses nutrients to repair or build new tissues.
catabolism
The conversion of nutrients into energy
emzme
A large protein molecule responsible for facilitating biochemical reactions within the body.
meatablism
The process by which a cell converts nutrients into energy or materials for growth, repair, reproduction, and maintenance.
nutrients
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion.
nuutrition
The proper supply of nutrients essential for growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, and energy.
Chemical substances that are absorbed by the body through the process of digestion are called:
carbohonydrates
___ is the basis of good nutrition because it is essential to all forms of metabolism in the body.
WHATER
The body is over ____ percent water
60-70
The best source of water is soda with caffeine.
FALSE
How many days can the body survive without water?
2-3
Select the SIX nutrients found in food.
WATER ,VITAMINS, MINERALS,PROTEINS,CARBOHYDRATES,FAT
The body loses approximately _____ pints of water a day through sweat, urine, and exhalation.
5-6
According to the text's definition, nutrition is "the proper supply of nutrients essential for:
growth,immunity,energy
____________ chemically alter the make-up of nutrients, changing them into a form that can be readily used by cells.
enzymes
What are some components of a healthy diet?
All of the above
Carbohydrates are found in foods that contain:
starch
protein
amino acids
are the body's primary and immediate source of energy.
carbohydrates
The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius.
Calorie
carbohydrates require a prolonged process of digestion in order to be broken down into glucose and help maintain proper blood sugar levels.
complex
carbohydrates do not take long to digest and cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.
simple
During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is:
glucose
Unused glucose that is converted to is stored in the liver.
glucose
Excess fat, whether saturated or unsaturated, is stored as
fat
is/are used by the body to synthesize Vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells, keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells.
cholesterol
is/are the most concentrated form of energy
fat
are organic acids that aid in the transportation and breakdown of cholesterol.
fatty acids
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are dependent upon for their absorption by cells.
fat
fats are found in animal products and some vegetables.
saturated
Both vitamins and minerals play an essential role to your body's health
False
1. Vitamins that do not need to be ingested daily.
fat-soluble vitamins
2. Vitamins that are stored by the body for only a short period. They should be taken daily.
water-soluble vitamins
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1.Vitamins that do not need to be ingested daily.fat-soluble vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
2.Vitamins that are stored by the body for only a short period. They should be taken daily.water-soluble vitamins
fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins work with to initiate chemical reactions within cells.
minerals
Which of the following are reasons why vitamins are essential to good health?
Without vitamins the body could not grow.
Without vitamins the body could not repair damages tissue.
Without vitamins the body could not produce energy.
Without vitamins the body could not protect itself from infection.
are needed by the body in large amounts in order to maintain good health.
macro elements
There are 13 used by the body to maintain health.
vitanerals