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Nutrient Test

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What are substances that your body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy? Nutrients
What is is the chemical process where your body breaks down food to release energy? Metabolism
What is energy in food -- the amount of energy released whenever nutrients are broken down? Calories
What supplies energy for bodily functions? Carbohydrates
What supplies your body with energy, forms cells, maintains body temp, and protects your nerves? Fats
What are made by living organisms and are required in small amounts to aid chemical reactions in the body? Vitamins
What are vitamins that help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by normal aging process and certain types of cancer? Antioxidants
What occur naturally in rocks and soil? Minerals
What is 65% of our bodyweight? Water
How much water does a male need a day? 12-14 8-ounce cups
How much water does a female need a day? 8-10 8-ounce cups
What are the types of minerals? Calcium, potassium, iron
What helps with bone strength? Calcium
What helps get rid of cramps? Potassium
What causes anemia? Low iron
What are the types of vitamins? Fat-soluble, water-soluble
What dissolves fatty material? Fat-soluble vitamins
What dissolves water? Water-soluble vitamins
What are the fat-soluble vitamins? A, D, E, K
What are the water-soluble vitamins? C and all B
What are the most powerful antioxidants? C and E
Created by: ava.mayne
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