Chapter 3.1 Key Terms

Which nutrient provides the body with quick energy?

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

Sugar, starch, and fiber belong to which family of nutrients?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which food is a complex carbohydrate?

• Rice

• Potato

• Bread

• Pasta

Which food is a simple carbohydrate?

• Sugar

• Bread

• Fruit

• Vegetables

Which nutrient is not a source of energy for the body?

• Simple sugars

• Complex carbs

• Vitamins

• Fats

Which nutrient is used to build and maintain all of the cells and tissues in the body?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

_______________ are chemical units that join to make proteins.

• Fatty acids

• Glucose molecules

• Hormones

• Amino acids

Match each statement about fats to the type of fat it describes by writing the appropriate letter in the blank space. Answers may be used more than once.

• in many processed foods and worst kind

• saturated fat

• from eating animal foods/ made in body

• trans fat

• solid at room temperature

• cholesterol

• liquid at room temperature

• unsaturated fat

The vitamins and minerals necessary for building strong, healthy bones are:

• Calcium and Vitamin D

• Vitamin C and Iron

• Potassium and Vitamin B12

• Magnesium and Vitamin K2

Which of the following lists includes foods you can eat to build strong, healthy bones?

• Milk, cheese, broccoli, salmon, almonds

• Candy, soda, chips, cookies, cake

• White bread, butter, jelly, soda, chips

• Ice cream, chocolate, soda, chips, cookies