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Mr. Radeke

Chapter 15 Section 1 Food and Energy

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nutrient Substances in food that provide the raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all its essential processes
calorie The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius
carbohydrate An energy-rich organic compound made of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
glucose A sugar that is the major source of energy for the body's cells.
fat Energy-containing nutrients that are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen.
protein Large organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.
amino acid A small molecule that is linked chemically to other amino acids to form proteins.
vitamin Molecules that act as helpers in a variety of chemical reactions within the body
mineral Nutrients that are needed by the body in small amounts and are not made by living things.
Food Guide Pyramid A diagram that classifies foods into six groups to help people plan a healthy diet.
Percent Daily Value A value that shows how the nutritional content of one serving of food fits into the diet of a person who consumes 2,000 Calories per day.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Guidelines for the amounts of nutrients needed daily.
How is energy in foods measured? In Calories; 1 Calorie is the same as 1 kilocalorie, or 1,000 calories
What are two types of carbohydrates?Give an example of each. Simple and complex.Simple - Glucose; Complex - Starch
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance found only in animal products.
What are the units that make up proteins? Amino Acids make up proteins.
List the fat-soluble vitamins. A, D, E, K
What are minerals? Nutrients that are not made by living things.
What is the most abundant substance in the body? Water.
How many groups are in the Food Guide Pyramid? Six
Created by: Tom Radeke
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