1. Flashcards
five/six essential nutrients
- carbs
- fats
- proteins
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
major source of energy for the body is
carbs
cars provide
4 calories per 1 gram
sucrose is a sugar found in
fruits and veggies
lactose is a sugar found in
milk
what is glycogen
it is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
is glycogen eaten in foods
no it is a stored form of glucose manufactured by the liver
when the body does not receive enough carbs it burns
protein and fat
the most concentrated source of energy of the body is
fats
fats provide
9 calories per 1 gram
fats carry vitamins
A,D,E,K
the nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is
protein and second best is vitamin C
proteins provide
4 calories per 1 gram
vitamin and minerals provide energy for the body. T/F
false, they are necessary for a body’s chemical reactions
water is present in all body tissues. T/F
true, even bone