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Warm up: In your own words, define the following vocabulary terms as best as you can. Calorie: Energy:...

Warm up: In your own words, define the following vocabulary terms as best as you can.
Calorie:
Energy:
Nutrient:
Macronutrient: Required in _________ amounts in the body.
Micronutrient: Required in _________ amounts in the body.
Carbohydrates _________ nutrient
Your body's main source for _________
Found in 3 forms.
Sugar --- Simple carb= short term energy
Starch --- Complex carb= long term energy
Fiber --- from plants, and cannot be digested/helps with digestion

Answer

Calorie: A unit of measurement for energy provided by food and drink.

Energy: The capacity to do work, which is provided by nutrients in food.

Nutrient: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Macronutrient: Required in large amounts in the body.

Micronutrient: Required in small amounts in the body.

Carbohydrates: Macronutrient

Your body's main source for energy

Found in 3 forms.

  1. Sugar: Simple carb = short term energy
  2. Starch: Complex carb = long term energy
  3. Fiber: From plants, and cannot be digested/helps with digestion

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