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Clear eyes Smooth skin Good posture Glossy hair Alert Ideal weight for body composition (ration of muscle mass to height) Positive outlook Resists infections Normal appetite Digestion & Elimination Extended years of normal functioning What is metabolism? The sum of all chemical changes that take place in the body by which it maintains itself and produces energy for its functioning (products of the various reactions are called metabolites) To sustain life, nutrients in food must perform what three basic functions? Provide energy Build tissue Regulate metabolic processes What is the major function of protein? To build tissue In the functions of nutrients in food, what are the two energy sources? Primary energy source Secondary energy source What nutrient in food does primary energy source consist of? Carbohydrates What nutrients in food does secondary energy source consist of? Fats Proteins What is the Primary energy source of fuel for heat and energy in the body? Carbohydrates What is the primary energy source that maintains the body's back-up store of quick energy? Carbohydrates