Essential Nutrients

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A nutrient is...

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a chemical substance your body needs to grow and function

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A carbohydrate is...

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a nutrient that is a major source of energy for the body found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.

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What nutrients are considered macronutrients? Options: fats, protein, vitamins, minerals; protein, carbohydrates, fats and water; fat, vitamins, minerals; vitamins, minerals, water

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protein, carbohydrates, fats and water

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What nutrient does the body use to build and maintain its cells and tissues?

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proteins

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What type of nutrient is largely made up of fatty acids, which supply valuable source of energy for muscles?

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fats

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These 2 nutrients do not provide the body with energy (micronutrients) but they are nutrients essential in assisting the body with everyday functions.

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vitamins and minerals

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The nutritional information listed on packaged foods is called a...

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food label

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A unit of energy contained in food is called a...

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calorie

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Dietary fiber helps to...

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All answers are correct

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The three types of fats are...

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Saturated, unsaturated and trans fats