1.4: Achieving a Healthy Diet

Question 1

NUTRIENT

Answer 1

A substance in food that can provide energy, contribute to body structure, &/or regulate body processes.

Question 2

FIBER

Answer 2

A type of carbohydrate that is indigestible & cannot be broken down by human digestive enzymes.

Question 3

CALORIE

Answer 3

A fundamental unit of energy, equal to 4.1855 J; 1000 calories = 1 kcal.

Question 4

MINERALS

Answer 4

Elements used in the body to promote chemical reactions & help form body structures.

Question 5

PROTEIN

Answer 5

A class of compounds composed of linked amino acids. They contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, & nitrogen (sometimes other minerals).

Question 6

CARBOHYDRATES

Answer 6

A class of nutrients containing carbon, hydrogen ,& oxygen atoms; most are commonly known as sugar, starches or dietary fiber.

Question 7

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Answer 7

The thickening of artery walls which is caused by the growth of hard deposits containing lipids & other materials.

Question 8

WEIGHT

Answer 8

A body’s relative mass.