BIOL 1430 unit 1 exam (A+ Graded Already)

nutirent correct answers source of fuel from food in the form of chemical compounds Kilocalorie (Calorie) correct answers the measurement of energy in foods Metabolism correct answers the numerous reactions that occur within the cell. the calories in food are converted to energy in the cells of the body Nutrition correct answers the science that studies how the nutrients and compounds in foods that you eat nourish and affect your body functions and health Macronutrients correct answers the energy-containing essential nutrients that you need in higher amounts: carbohydrates, lipids (fats), and proteins Micronutrients correct answers essential nutrients that you need in smaller amounts: vitamins and minerals organic correct answers Contains carbon Inorganic correct answers Does not contain carbon Vitamins correct answers organic compounds that usually have to be obtained from your foods Minerals correct answers inorganic substances that play a role in body processes and are key to the structure of some tissue, such as bone. Enzymes correct answers substances that speed up chemical reactions in your body Phytochemicals correct answers nonnutritive compounds in plant foods that may play a role in fighting chronic diseases fiber correct answers non-digestible polysaccharide overweight correct answers heavier than the standard weight range for your height Obesisty correct answers carrying an excessive amount of body fat about the level of being overweight. clinically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher Healthy People 2020 correct answers A set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for Americans to meet during the second decade of the new millennium. consensus correct answers the opinion of a group of experts based on a collection of information Scientific Method correct answers a stepwise process used by scientists to generate sound research findings Hypothesis correct answers an idea generated by scientists based on their observations