N&H: Key Terms

Question 1

Proteins

Answer 1

Necessary for body’s maintenance

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Major sources of energy for the body that come from starches and sugar.

Question 3

Fats

Answer 3

Another source of energy for the body

Question 4

Minerals

Answer 4

Small quantities are needed for a balanced diet– help with the development and maintenance of a healthy body

Question 5

Vitamins

Answer 5

Organic compounds that are necessary for a wide of psychological processes.

Question 6

Deficiency diseases

Answer 6

Diseases that are caused by the lack of proper amount of certain necessary nutrients in the diet.

Question 7

1. type of fat: saturated fat

Answer 7

Can raise bad cholesterol

Question 8

2. type of fat: monounsaturated fat

Answer 8

Can help decrease high levels of bad cholesterol.

Question 9

3 type of fat. polyunsaturated fat

Answer 9

Can also help decrease high levels of bad cholesterol.