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SMS 8th- Nutrients
SMS 8 Nutrients
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are nutrients? | substances in food that are important for growth and maintenance |
| What is hunger? | The body's physical need to eat |
| What is appetite? | the desire to eat |
| What is the function of proteins? | build, repair, maintain |
| What is the function of Carbohydrates? | provide energy and fiber |
| What is fiber | undigestable plant material |
| What is the function of fats? | provide energy, regulate body temp. |
| What is the function of vitamins? | needed to help regulate body functions |
| Where are saturated fats found? | animal products |
| Where are unsaturated fats found? | plant products |
| What is digestion? | process of breaking down food |
| What is an incomplete protein? | Protein found in plant foods |
| What is a complete protein? | Protein found in animal foods |
| What is a combination protein? | plant proteins eaten together |
| What is a complex carbohydrate? | Starches for example breads |
| What is a simple carbohydrate? | simple sugars for example fruit |
| What is a whole grain? | food products made with the entire kernal |
| What is the function of a mineral? | elements needed in small amounts, example for teeth |