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Health Ch. 4 Food
Question | Answer |
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These nutrients give you energy. They also help build and repair your cells. Without these nutrients, your body would not grow. | proteins |
These nutrients are your body's main source of energy. You need large amounts of these nutrients. | carbohydrates |
These nutrients help your body perform specific functions, such as keeping your skin and eyes healthy. | vitamins |
These nutrients give your body more energy than any other kind of nutrient. Your body can also store extra energy from these nutrients for use later. | fats |
This nutrient is necessary for life. It helps you break down food and carries digested nutrients to your cells. | water |
These nutrients help your body grow and work. Like vitamins, these nutrients do not give you energy and are needed only in small amounts. | minerals |
_______ is the most important nutrient we can give our bodies. | Water |
Calcium is one of the many ______ that your body needs. | minerals |
The Food Guide Pyramid recommends numbers of ______, or portions. | servings |
Fiber and water are usually found in _____. | fruits and vegetables |
Saliva is a digestive juice produced in the ______. | mouth |
A food _____ checks the color, texture, smell and taste of food to make sure it is safe. | inspector |
What do carbohydrates, fats, and proteins give your body? | energy |