2.3 Energy & waste Flashcards
1
Q
when u put food in yo mouth
A
Ingestion
2
Q
The amount of energy in food is measured in calories
A
calorie
3
Q
the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 . c
A
calorie
4
Q
Releases the energy from the processed food
A
your digestive system
5
Q
the parts of food used by the body to grow and survive
A
nutrients
6
Q
5 examples of nutrients
A
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals
7
Q
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small particles and molecules that your body can absorb and use
A
digestion
