Nutrition Quest Day 9

Front

1 calorie is the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of _____ by 1 degree Celsius.

Back

water

Front

What type of energy does food have?

Back

chemical energy

Front

True or false: Carbohydrates are the only type of macronutrient that provides energy.

Back

False

Front

What is the process called when the chemical energy of food is released and used as fuel in our bodies?

Back

digestion

Front

What are macronutrients?

Back

Nutrients required in large amounts that provide energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our diet?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

Name a food high in protein.

Back

Chicken, fish, beans, or nuts.

Front

What is the role of fats in nutrition?

Back

To provide energy and support cell growth.

Front

What is digestion?

Back

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates are sugars that provide quick energy, while complex carbohydrates are made of longer chains of sugar molecules and provide sustained energy.