Nutrients and functions

Fiber is a type of which nutrient? 

• Non Caloric
• Protein 
• Fat
• Carbohydrate 

What are substances found in food that an animals body needs for survival, development, energy and growth? (Hint: There are 6 of them!)

• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Proteins
• Nutrients

Which nutrient is responsible for building and strengthening bones and teeth in the animals body, as well as maintaining body functions?

• Carbohydrates
• Water
• Vitamins
• Minerals 

Which nutrient helps build and repair muscles, cells and tissues in the animals body?

• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Fats
• Minerals

Which nutrient helps fight infections in the animals body and strengthen the immune system?

• Protein
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fats

Which nutrient insulates and cushions the animals body while also storing energy for the body to use?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Protein

Which nutrient helps cool the body down and remove liquid waste?

• Water
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Carbohydrates

What is the substance found in carbs that helps digestion by pushing waste and bacteria through the system and out of the animals body?

• Sodium
• Cholesterol
• Fiber
• Sugar

A calorie measures the amount of

• fat in a food
• energy in a food
• calories from fat
• daily allowance

Which of the following is not an essential nutrient?

• water
• vegetables
• protein
• fat