Nutrition

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Content Practice A
LESSON 1
Nutrition
Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. Each term is
used only once.
activity level
amino acids
Calorie
carbohydrates
energy
fats
hunger
minerals
nutrients
proteins
sugar
vitamins
water
1. Your body uses
to tell you it needs food.
2. The amount of
in food is measured in calories.
3. A(n)
is the amount of energy it takes to raise the
temperature of 1 kg of water by 1°C.
4. Your body needs
from food to obtain energy and materials
for cell development, growth, and repair.
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5. The six groups of nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals,
and
.
6. Nutritional needs depend on a person’s age,
, and gender.
7. Most of the tissues in your body are made of
, which are
large molecules made of different combinations of
8. The body’s major source of energy is usually
molecules made of
9. The body also needs
.
, which are
molecules linked together.
, which provide energy and help
absorb vitamins.
10. In addition,
and
small amounts to regulate body functions and prevent some diseases.
Digestion and Excretion
are needed in
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