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Unit 1 B- Academy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together |
| Organic | A compound containing carbon made by living things |
| Nutrient | Substance required by your body for energy, growth, repair and maintenance |
| Protein | Used to build and repair the body found in nuts, meat and milk |
| Lipids | Used for long term energy,as know as fat |
| Carbohydrates | Used for short term energy found in pasta bread and vegetables |
| Enzyme | A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction |
| Substrate | The substance an enzyme works on |
| Pepsin | An enzyme that works in the stomach to break down protein |
| Amylase | An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down carbohydrates (starch) |
| Calorie | The unit measure to food energy |
| Vitamins | Found in small amounts in foods, play a role in metabolism |
| Minerals | Inorganic substances not made by living things |
| Body mass index | Weight in pounds/ height in inches X 703 (Healthy adult BMI = 18.5 to 25.0 |
| Nutrient fact label | Found of the outside of food packages listing ingredients and calories |