Culinary Arts One: Unit Three

Minerals needed in large amounts.

This vitamin classification has several functions, but its main function is to help your body release and use energy from carbohydrates, proteins and fats

This is an unstable substance that can damage the body's cells after oxygen is burned to produce energy.

A protein that helps transport oxygen in the blood to all the cells in your body is known as

Fats, such as those found in meat and dairy, that are solid at room temperature are called.....

This lipoprotein is labeled as "good cholesterol" because it picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to the liver for excretion.

Vitamins that dissolve in water and pass easily into the bloodstream during digestion.

True or false? Unsaturated fat are liquid at room temperature.

Some vitamins and minerals repairs and protect cells and the immune system from damage by harmful chemicals. These vitamins and minerals are classified as...

A fat soluble vitamin that helps with blood clotting

Basic building block of fats is called...

This is a chemical process that turns vegetable oils into solids like shortenings and margarine.

High blood pressure is known as...

Getting enough water to meet your body's needs is called

Minerals that help cells function by pulling fluids back and forth through the cell walls to maintain fluid balance.

A sugar that is extracted from plants and used to sweeten foods is called an

A plant material that cannot be digested but is essential for good health.

An antioxidant, water soluble, vitamin that protects cells from oxidation damage.

This is a yellow, orange, or red phytochemical that give color to fruits or vegetables such as carrots and red peppers.

An amino acid that your body needs, but cannot produce on its own is an...

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.

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.

A molecule that combines with others to make proteins is a

A food such as meat that contains all nine essential amino acids is a.....

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.

Minerals needed in small amounts also called micro-minerals.

Which vitamins does fat help the body absorb?

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.