NUTRIENTS AND HOMEOSTASIS

homeostasis

Drinking about eight glasses of water a day helps maintain the body's ———by replacing fluids lost through sweat, urine,

and respiration.

amino acids

Proteins are composed of chains of

essential amino acids

The eight amino acids that are not made by the body and must be consumed in food are called

saturated

Animal fats that are solid at room temperature are ——-fats.

growth, development

Eating a balanced diet is particularly important during pre-teen and teen years because this is a time of rapid ——and——-

fiber, vitamins, minerals

Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are rich in three of the six types of

nutrients: —-,—-and—-

serving size

You are checking the number of Calories from fat on a food label. You also

need to know——single serving.

vitamins

are nutrients that work with enzymes to regulate the life functions of a cell.