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Nutrition Vocab

Nutrition Vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
Atom smallest unit of matter
Chemical Bond bond that holds the atom in a compound together
Compound made of more than one atom
Organic Compound (AKA food) contains BOTH carbon and hydrogen
Inorganic Compound does not contain both carbon and hydrogen; no calories
Calorie a measure of the amount of energy in food
Large Organic Polymer protein, carbohydrate or fat
Proteins 3D molecule made of repeating amino acids
Amino Acids building block of proteins (NCC)
Carbohydrates source of quick energy; made of simple sugars
Starch source of quick energy; made of simple sugars
Simple Sugar used by mitochondria for energy; glucose for example
Fats long term energy storage
Water/H2O Inorganic compound that dissolves substances
Fiber cell walls that help move food through digestive tract
Cellulose indigestible starch found in cell walls
Minerals inorganic compounds important for metabolism Example: salts, calcium, potassium
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