Energy and Nutrients Flashcards
What’s chemical energy?
Form of energy found in the bonds that form an atom and a molecule.
What’s mechanical energy?
Form of energy related to motion.
What’s thermal energy?
Form of energy caused by the motion of the particles in matter.
What’s radiant energy?
Form of energy contained in light and other electromagnetic waves.
What’s oxygen used for in our bodies?
To oxidize the nutrients from our foods.
Where can you find carbs?
Bread, potatoes, cereal, etc.
What’s the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats come from animal products such as bacon, eggs, milk, etc.
Unsaturated fats come from plant-based foods such as avocados, nuts, lettuce, etc.
Where are proteins found?
In meat such as chicken, fish, steak, etc.
Where does the digestion of carbs begin?
Mouth
The pancreas and liver are known as…
glands
Which secondary organ produces insulin and other digestive juices to further break down the food in the small intestines?
Pancreas
Which of the following helps digest starch in the mouth…
Salivary amylase
Where is the bile stored?
Gallbladder
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