Essential Nutrients and Their Functions

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Match the essential nutrient to its function. Carbohydrates

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the only source of energy your brain can use

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Carbohydrates

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are broken down more easily than proteins and fats

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Match the function to the essential nutrient: Dietary Fiber

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reduces the risk of heart disease

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Dietary Fiber

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stimulates muscles in the digestive tract

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Dietary Fiber

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Diluting carcinogens

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Fats

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provides a source of energy

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Fats

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protects organs from injury

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Fats

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carry flavor substances in food

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: Fats

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helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins

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Match the essential nutrient to its function: protein

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secondary source of energy