food and energy

Question 1

Food:

Answer 1

provides the materials for energy, growth
and repair of tissues.

Question 2

Calorie:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Metabolism:

Answer 3

represents the sum of all chemical
reactions that takes place within an organism.

Question 4

Nutrients:

Answer 4

substances in food that provide the
raw materials and energy the body needs to
carry out all vital processes. There are six (6)
nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,
minerals and water.

Question 5

Human Body:

Answer 5

~ 60-75% water

Question 6

Carbohydrates

Answer 6

: major source of quick
energy; provides the raw materials to
make parts of cells

Question 7

Fats:

Answer 7

stored energy. Fats form part of the
cell membrane and fatty tissue protects
and supports your internal organs and
insulates your body. Brain Development

Question 8

Protein:

Answer 8

needed for tissue growth and
repair/maintenance (ex: muscle).
Proteins play a role in chemical reactions
within the cell (= enzymes).

Question 9

Vitamins and Minerals

Answer 9

Vitamins and Minerals are needed in
small amounts to carry out chemical
reactions.

Question 10

Water

Answer 10

is important because the chemical
reactions take place in water; blood flows
due to water; joints lubricated by water;
body temperature is regulated by water
(perspiration/sweat).

Question 11

Simple:

Answer 11

candy(refined white sugar), fruits
(fructose), milk (lactose)

Question 12

Complex:

Answer 12

Breads, Rice, Pasta, Crackers