Nutrition Basics

1. supply body with energy, form cells, maintain body temperature, and protects nerves
4. acid small units that are bound together chemically to form proteins
5. plays a role in growth and repair of body tissue
8. a waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
10. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
13. soluble type of vitamin that can be stored in the body to be used later
14. what carbs supply for the body

1. helps prevent constipation, may reduce risk of colon cancer, may help prevent heart disease. Whole grain breads and cereals are good sources
2. fat made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.
3. a type of carb (starch)
6. type of fat that is liquid at room temp and helps fight heart disease
7. type of starch that is stored in the body
9. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in those units
11. type of fat that is solid at room temp and can lead to heart disease
12. a type of carb (fruit)