Nutrition Terms 1 [2026]
Nutrition Terms 1
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1. Absorption The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
2. Anabolism The building of complex molecules from simpler ones (requires energy).
3. basal metabolic The amount of energy the body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.
rate (BMR)
4. Catabolism The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones (releases energy).
5. Digestion The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into absorbable components.
6. Energy Balance The relationship between calories consumed and calories used.
7. Enzyme A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.
8. Malnutrition Poor nutrition due to deficiency, excess, or imbalance of nutrients.
9. Complex Carbo- Carbohydrates made of long chains of sugars; digested slowly. (Whole grains)
hydrates
10. Disaccharide A carbohydrate made of two sugar molecules. (Sucrose, lactose)
11. Dietary fiber Indigestible plant material that aids digestion and bowel health.
12. Monosaccharide A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.
13. Polysaccharide A complex carbohydrate made of many sugar units. (Starch)
14. Simple carbohy- Sugars that are quickly digested and raise blood glucose rapidly.
drates
15. Cholesterol A lipid used to build cell membranes and hormones; includes LDL (bad) and HDL
(good).
16. Saturated fat Fat that is solid at room temperature and can raise LDL cholesterol.
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Nutrition Terms 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_j9cnr2
1. Absorption The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
2. Anabolism The building of complex molecules from simpler ones (requires energy).
3. basal metabolic The amount of energy the body needs at rest to maintain basic functions.
rate (BMR)
4. Catabolism The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones (releases energy).
5. Digestion The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into absorbable components.
6. Energy Balance The relationship between calories consumed and calories used.
7. Enzyme A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body, including digestion.
8. Malnutrition Poor nutrition due to deficiency, excess, or imbalance of nutrients.
9. Complex Carbo- Carbohydrates made of long chains of sugars; digested slowly. (Whole grains)
hydrates
10. Disaccharide A carbohydrate made of two sugar molecules. (Sucrose, lactose)
11. Dietary fiber Indigestible plant material that aids digestion and bowel health.
12. Monosaccharide A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.
13. Polysaccharide A complex carbohydrate made of many sugar units. (Starch)
14. Simple carbohy- Sugars that are quickly digested and raise blood glucose rapidly.
drates
15. Cholesterol A lipid used to build cell membranes and hormones; includes LDL (bad) and HDL
(good).
16. Saturated fat Fat that is solid at room temperature and can raise LDL cholesterol.
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