Nutrients You Need

The substances in food that your body needs to function properly are called

• diet

• nutrients

• digestion

• fats

Which is part of the digestion process?

• chewing

• food passes to stomach

• nutrients are absorbed into the blood

• All of the above

Sugar and honey are examples of

• simple carbohydrates

• minerals

• complex carbohydrates

• vitamins

_______ are nutrients that supply the body with energy for building and repairing tissues and cells.

• fats

• minerals

• proteins

• Calories

You may become dehydrated if you do not get enough

• fat

• vitamins

• protein

• water

_______ are energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins.

• Water

• Proteins

• Calories

• Fats

Simple Carbohydrates are made of many sugar molecules.

• True

• False

Which is NOT an essential nutrient?

• Water

• Calories

• Fats

• Minerals