Nutrients Review

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  1. 2. You only need ____________ amounts of microminerals like iron and copper daily.
  2. 3. The study of how your body uses the food you eat
  3. 5. A chemical substance in a food that helps maintain the body.
  4. 7. The number of calories per gram provided by fats
  5. 12. Another name for Vitamin B2
  6. 14. Too much of any kind of fat will lead to this.
  7. 16. This mineral promotes strong bones and teeth and is found in both dairy products and leafy greens.
  8. 19. Vitamins B-complex and C are this type of vitamin, which cannot be stored for later use.
  9. 20. This nutrient builds, maintains, and repairs body tissues.
  10. 21. Another name for fats
  11. 24. Too much saturated fat in a diet can lead to this.
  12. 25. Macronutrients contain calories, also known as _____________.
  13. 26. This macromineral is found not only in bananas but also potatoes and citrus fruits.
  14. 28. A fat-like substance found in every body cell; types include LDL and HDL
  15. 29. The four letters of the fat-soluble vitamins, which dissolve in fat and can be stored for later use in the liver and fatty tissues.
  16. 30. This liquid that is part of the dairy group is a good source of water, simple carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
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  1. 1. Pasta, breads, and cereals are main sources of this nutrient.
  2. 4. The type of protein that is typically found in plant sources like legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains
  3. 6. This is created by hydrogenation, raises blood cholesterol levels, and is found in fast foods and shortening.
  4. 8. The building blocks of proteins.
  5. 9. This type of carbohydrate, found in sugary foods like fruit, yogurt, candy, and soda, has a bad reputation because of its low nutrient density.
  6. 10. Iron is a micromineral that carries ______________ throughout the body in the blood.
  7. 11. The bodily process that breaks the food we eat into nutrients
  8. 13. This class of nutrient contains substances needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.
  9. 15. Dietary ___________ is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and helps promote regularity in the digestive system.
  10. 17. The type of protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids, typically found in animal sources
  11. 18. Animal foods like meat, poultry, eggs, cheese, and dairy and tropical oils like coconut oil contain this type of fat.
  12. 20. This prefix means many; a type of unsaturated fat that can lower blood cholesterol levels.
  13. 22. The number of classes of nutrients
  14. 23. The condition of not consuming enough water
  15. 27. The main ingredient in guacamole, this fruit contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.