Nutrition test review Worksheet

The result of poor diet, generally caused by a lack of nutrients.
The study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body.
Compounds produced by plants.
How many basic categories of nutrients are there.
First in First out
Kosher salt has a ________ flavor than table salt and is somewhat coarser
A person that consumes no meat, fish or poultry products.
A main source of energy for the body and are needed by the body to utilize protein and fat efficiently
Unique because it is on found in plant based food and cannot be digested by people
Often called “bad” cholesterol and is a result of eating foods with high levels of saturated fats and trans fats.
Eating ____foods, especially fruits and vegetables, can provide nutritious options, but some foods provide more nutrients after cooking.
There are are several ways you can make a food more healthy including adding more fiber, fruits or vegetables, or reducing ________
Products that have been grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
May provide additional nutritional value or may be more disease-resistant.
Without proper nutrition it is impossible for the human body to function at it's _____.
These fats are generally more saturated then liquid vegetable oils.
This very important simple sugar is the body’s primary source of energy.
A common starch
Are liquid at room temperature
An important hormone to regulate sugar is
Another word for fat.
The energy released by some nutrients is measured in
An example of a complex carbohydrate
The chemical processes that causes unsaturated fats to spoil is called
special chemical messengers that regulate different body functions.
An example of a simple carbohydrate