Chapter 2-Section 1 Key Terms

Question 0

Proteins which are made of small units which are linked together chemically to form large protein molecules

Answer 0

Amino Acids

Question 1

Nutrients composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, which are a major source of energy

Answer 1

Carbohydrates

Question 2

Nutrients that are not made by living things

Answer 2

Minerals

Question 3

The substances in food that provide raw materials and energy the body needs to carry out all of the essential processes

Answer 3

Nutrients

Question 4

Help molecules in a variety of chemical reactions in your body

Answer 4

Vitamin

Question 5

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree

Answer 5

Calorie

Question 6

Energy containing nutrients that are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

Answer 6

Fats

Question 7

Nutrients that contain nitrogen as well as carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

Answer 7

Proteins

Question 8

The major source of energy for your body’s cells

Answer 8

Glucose