Mini Nutrient Quiz retake: Wednesday 4/30

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What is protein primarily used for in the body?

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Proteins are used as the building blocks of life, repairing cells, growth and development, and energy.

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• What happens if you consume more protein than your body needs?

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Your body cannot store it for later, so it is converted to fat or excreted from your body.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are nutrients that are not made by living things.

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• Nutrients that contain only hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon are called...

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Carbohydrates

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How can you tell the difference between most unsaturated and saturated fats?

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• Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature.

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• What are the two types of carbohydrates?

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• Simple carbohydrates are digested quickly and provide a quick burst of energy, while complex carbohydrates are digested slowly and provide long-lasting energy.