Nutrient Exam Review

5. the chemical process in the body that makes food into energy
8. indigestible carbohydrate that supports digestion.
9. nutrients the body cannot produce and must be gotten from food
12. a nutrient essential for growth and repair
14. healthier type of fat found in plant oils, nuts, and fish.
17. quick-digesting sugars for fast energy.
18. A mineral essential for fluid balance but harmful in excess, often found in salt.
19. refers to foods that have added nutrients lost during processing
20. a vital nutrient that supports hydration and bodily functions

1. inorganic nutrients essential for body processes like bone healh and nerve function
2. long-chain sugars providing sustained energy.
3. a visual guide for balanced eating, promoting portions from all food groups
4. A unit of energy that foods provide to the body.
6. an unhealthy fat that raises bad cholesterol
7. essential nutrients supporting body functions.
9. foods high in calories but low in essential nutrients
10. categories of foods
11. Sugars added to foods during processing or preparation, contributing extra calories with little nutritional value.
13. a substance that nourishes the body and supports health
15. foods that have added nutrients not naturally found in them
16. a fatty substance in the blood that is needed for cell function but can cause health issues at high levels