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MAPEH 4
nutrients
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| most essential nutrient the body needs | water |
| a nutrient that is found in all body tissues | water |
| a nutrient that is essential for the digestion of food. It makes up most of the blood plasma, helps body tissues absorb | water |
| nutrients and helps move waste material through the body | water |
| a nutrient that is 40% to 60% of body weight | water |
| a nutrient that is usually referred to as sugars or starches | carbohydrates |
| a nutrient that is major source of human energy | carbohydrates |
| a nutrient that can be easily digested | carbohydrates |
| a nutrient that is cheaper source of energy than fats or proteins | carbohydrates |
| a nutrient that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen | carbohydrates |
| another form of lipid | fats |
| a nutrient that provide the most concentrated form of energy but are more expensive sources of energy than carbohydrates. | fats |
| a nutrient that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen but contain more oxygen than carbohydrates | fats |
| a nutrient that maintains body temperature by providing insulation, cushion organs and bones, aid in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins, and provide flavor to meals. | fats |
| basic components of all body cells | proteins |
| nutrients that is essential for building and repairing tissues, regulating body functions and providing energy and heat. | proteins |
| nutrients that are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and some also contain sulfur, phosphorous iron and iodine | proteins |
| nutrients that are made up of 22 building blocks called amino acids | proteins |
| nutrients that are organic compounds that are essential to life | vitamins |
| nutrients that are important for metabolism, tissue building and regulating body processes | vitamins |
| nutrients that allow the body to use the energy provided by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins | vitamins |
| nutrients that are inorganic elements found in all body cells | minerals |
| nutrients that regulate body fluids, assist in various body functions, contribute to growth and aid in building tissues | minerals |
| nutrients that are put into different structures within the body to create enzymes, hormones, skeletal bones, skeletal tissues, teeth, and fluids | minerals |