A molecule that combines with others to make proteins is a
Amino Acid
This is a lipoprotein that helps transport cholesterol from the liver to whereever it is needed. It is labeled "bad cholesterol" because too much of this can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
LDL
This lipoprotein is labeled as "good cholesterol" because it picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to the liver for excretion.
HDL
Some vitamins and minerals repairs and protect cells and the immune system from damage by harmful chemicals. These vitamins and minerals are classified as...
Antioxidants
A protein that helps transport oxygen in the blood to all the cells in your body is known as
Hemoglobin
High blood pressure is known as...
Hypertension
An amino acid that your body needs, but cannot produce on its own is an...
An essential amino acid
Getting enough water to meet your body's needs is called
Hydration
This is a nutrient is every cell, tissue and organ. It helps with chemical reactions, transporting minerals and vitamins throughout the body, cushioning, moisturizing, removing waste and regulates temperature.
Water
True or false?
Unsaturated fat are liquid at room temperature.
True
This is a yellow, orange, or red phytochemical that give color to fruits or vegetables such as carrots and red peppers.
Carotenoids
Minerals that help cells function by pulling fluids back and forth through the cell walls to maintain fluid balance.
Electrolyte Minerals
Which vitamins does fat help the body absorb?
A, D, E, K
A sugar that is extracted from plants and used to sweeten foods is called an
Added sugar
An antioxidant, water soluble, vitamin that protects cells from oxidation damage.
Vitamin E
This is an unstable substance that can damage the body's cells after oxygen is burned to produce energy.
Free Radical
A fat-like substance in cells that is needed for many body processes. It also helps digest fats, build cells, produce Vitamin D and some other hormones.
Cholesterol
Minerals needed in small amounts also called micro-minerals.
Trace Minerals
This is a nutrient is every cell, tissue and organ. It helps with chemical reactions, transporting minerals and vitamins throughout the body, cushioning, moisturizing, removing waste and regulates temperature.
Water
This vitamin classification has several functions, but its main function is to help your body release and use energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Vitamin B
A fat soluble vitamin that helps with blood clotting
Vitamin K
This is a chemical process that turns vegetable oils into solids like shortenings and margarine.
Hydrogenation
Vitamins that dissolve in water and pass easily into the bloodstream during digestion.
Water soluble
A food such as meat that contains all nine essential amino acids is a.....
Complete protein
A plant material that cannot be digested but is essential for good health.
Dietary Fiber
Fats, such as those found in meat and dairy, that are solid at room temperature are called.....
Saturated
Basic building block of fats is called...
Fatty Acid
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