Nutrition Basics

2. Smaller links in the chain to create proteins
6. A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products.
8. Helps prevent constipation, may reduce the risk of colon cancer, and may help prevent heart disease.
10. vitamins that cannot be stored by the body
11. proteins that have all essential amino acids
14. usually solid at room temp.
15. Sugars like fruits and milk

1. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
3. When your body uses nutrients in foods, a series of chemical reactions occurs inside your cells
4. proteins that don't have all essential amino acids
5. Supply energy for your body's function.
7. When manufactures add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.
9. Sugars liken rice and potatoes
12. usually liquid at room temp
13. vitamins that can be stored by the body