Food for Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What do nutrients provide?
A
Energy
2
Q
Light energy is converted to chemical energy by what?
A
Photosynthesis
3
Q
Chemical energy can be stored in cells and released when needed by what?
A
Cellular respiration
4
Q
At all times, what does your body require?
A
Energy to do tasks, either simple or complex.
5
Q
What are some examples of both simple and complex tasks where your body requires energy?
A
- Heart beating
- Breathing
- Brain processing
- Muscles contracting or relaxing to hold you up.
- Transfer of thermal energy
- Etc…
