Macronutrients

A liquid in which substances can be dissolved is a

Regularly drinking excessive amounts of water can lead to water

Body fluids that contain water are saliva + blood+ digestive juices + urine + perspiration and

Water helps remove body wastes through exhaled water vapour + urine + faeces and

Water outside the cells is

tissue is about 75 percent water

tissue is about 20 to 35 percent water

contains water to help lubricate food as you swallow it

are a lubricant for your eyes

Water serves as a medium for

Body fluids that regulate body temperature are perspiration and

A substance that reduces friction between surfaces is a

Water is a __ product of nutrient metabolism

Kidneys form _________________ when they draw water and wastes from the blood

A person who has an abnormal loss of body fluids is said to be

Most people need 2 to 3 ______ of water each day to replace body fluids

A substance that increases urine production is a

Water inside the cells is called ___________________ cellular. (prefix)

Water determines the shape + size and firmness of

The human body stores excess protein for future need

The amount of protein a person needs is related to his or her activity level

Most people in Canada eat more protein than they need

Children need proportionately more protein than adults

Extra protein is needed to support the growth of unborn babies in pregnant women and the production of milk in breast-feeding mother's

In general females require more protein than men of the same age and size

A large tall person require more protein than a small short person

Sick people require extra protein to build antibodies

The RDAs for protein include a margin of safety

To meet the RDA approximately 40 percent of daily calories should come from protein

The Nutrition Facts panel on food products can help people estimate how much protein they consume each day

People who exercise occasionally need extra protein to build muscle and supply energy

Athletes should consume more calories from protein than from carbohydrates

People can avoid health risks by choosing protein sources that are high in saturated fats

Protein differs from carbohydrates and fats because of the __________ it contains

Protein makes up about ____________ percent of your body

When proteins change shape and take on new characteristics_____ has occurred

To say the body can synthesize a compound means that it can________________ it

There are _________ essential amino acids

Proteins that defend the body against infection and disease are

The liver converts nitrogen waste from proteins into

Plants that can capture nitrogen from the air and transfer it to their protein-rich seed are

Complete proteins come from ____________ sources

Two proteins that together provide all essential amino acids are said to be

Lipids can be grouped into three main classes

Triglycerides are the major type of fat found in foods and in the body. Triglycerides consist of

Fatty Acids can be saturated or unsaturated