Health: Nutrition

4. The approximate amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
11. system Body system that breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and rids the body of solid food waste.
12. Muscle contractions that help food move through the digestive system.
13. Chemical in food that your body needs.
14. acid Small molecule used to build proteins.

1. Organic compound needed in small amounts for the body to function properly.
2. Organic compound, such as sugar and starch, that provides an energy source for animals.
3. digestion Process by which large chunks of food are broken down into small pieces through a physical process, such as chewing.
5. Process that allows nutrients to be taken up by the blood.
6. Chemical element, such as calcium or potassium, that is needed for body processes.
7. digestion Process by which large food molecules are broken down into small nutrient molecules through a chemical process.
8. Carbohydrate that is partially indigestible.
9. Organic compound composed of amino acids and includes enzymes, antibodies, and muscle fibers.
10. Organic compound that is insoluble in water and includes fats, oils, and waxes.