Match the Statement with the Correct Nutrient

question 16

Essay

Match the statement with the correct nutrient:
Most come from plants
The body cannot synthesize nine of the monomers of these
Stored in the adipose tissue or the liver
Provide fiber or "roughage"
Should be 45-65% of total adult kilocalories
Can be saturated or unsaturated
Provide energy, surround and pad organs, and provide insulation
Should be 20-35% of total adult kilocalories
Meat, fish, leafy green vegetables, and legumes are examples
Starch, glycogen, and cellulose are examples
Can be carriers in the blood, antibodies, enzymes, or hormones
Help form steroid hormones, plasma membranes, and eicosanoids
Should be 10-35% of total adult kilocalories
Form part of DNA, RNA, and ATP

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Definitions:

Spleen

An organ located in the abdomen that is involved in filtering blood, producing white blood cells, and removing old red blood cells.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by interruption of blood supply to the brain, resulting in brain injury.

Ischemia

Reduced blood supply to an area of the body.

Popliteal Artery

The artery located at the back of the knee, which supplies blood to the lower leg.