Consumer Science Food Unit

Monomers link to form polymers through a reaction called

When heat is transmitted by infrared rays it is known as

Which macromolecule provides the most energy per gram?

Your body's physical need for food is known as

The point at which all molecular motion stops is known as

Why do people eat?

What does BMI stand for?

These can be saturated or unsaturated.

These macromolecules usually serve as energy storage or make up cell membranes.

These make up your hair, skin, nails, and blood.

The first foods humans ate were consumed

The ability to do work is known as

Most unsaturated fats are _____________ at room temperature.

The monomer for lipids is a/an

Why is it important to get enough Vitamin C in your diet?

When temperature is increased, the molecular motion of molecules

Even if you lie in bed all day and sleep, your body still requires food. Why is this?

When heat is transferred by a circulatory movement it is known as

Heat is transferred

Which is an example of cooking making food more nutritious?

Why does cooking food make it easier to digest?

The monomer for proteins is a/an

Why does cooking make food safer?

Why is it important to get enough fiber in your diet?

What is an effect of high sodium in the diet?

What is an example of a food high in carbohydrates?

In general, if you are spending more calories in a day than you are eating, you will likely

What is the difference between saturated fat and trans fat?

What does BMR stand for?

The monomer for nucleic acids is a/an

When two substances that are in contact with each other transfer heat it is known as

Where does the energy in macromolecules come from?

DNA and RNA carry genetic information and are known as

The prefix mono (as in monomer) means

Compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen are known as

Which of the following is not one of the four macromolecules we studied in class?

The monomer for carbohydrates is a/an

In general, if you increase the surface area of a food you are cooking, the cooking time will

During condensation reaction, water is

A carbohydrate commonly found in potatoes, breads, and pastas is known as