Food & Nutrition QHT
Complete the QHT portion for the following vocabulary words:
Nutrient Metabolism
Calorie Carbohydrate
Fiber Fat
Saturated Fat Cholesterol
Trans-Fat Protein
Amino Acid Unsaturated Fat
Definition
Cholesterol- A waxy, fat-like substance that is found in animal products
Definition
Protein- A nutrient that aids in the growth & repair of the body
Saturated Fat- A fat that has all the hydrogen & carbon atoms it can hold
Definition
Trans-Fat- The type of fat produces when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat
Fiber- A type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants & helps the digestive system
Nutrient- A substance in food that the body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair bodily tissues, & obtain energy
Carbohydrate- A nutrient that supplies energy to the body
Definition
Unsaturated Fat- A fat with at least one unsaturated bond in a place where hydrogen can be added to the molecule
Amino Acids- Small units that are bound together chemically to form proteins
Definition
Metabolism- The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy
Definition
Fat- A nutrient that supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, & protects nerves
Definition
Class Activity
Calorie- Unit for the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
Complete the My Definition portion of the QHT
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