HEALTH 8 TEST #2

Is the study of how our bodies use the food we eat to maintain our health.

The substances in food that your body needs to function properly.

Are nutrients that build and repair tissues and cells.

Are energy-storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins. You only need them in small amounts.

Is your body's main source of energy.

Are organic compounds that control several body functions.

Are elements that are essential for good health.

Is used to carry nutrients and waste products throughout your body.

Is the amount of energy your body gets from a food that is measured in units.

Is the process of converting the energy in foods into energy your body can use.

Is a label found on the outside packages of food and states the number of servings in the container, the number of calories in each serving, and the quantity of nutrients in each serving.

Is a standard amount of food that allows different foods to be compared with one another.