Nutrients, Carbohydrates, and Proteins

Your body needs nutrients to: Select All That Apply:

• Fuel your energy

• Help you grow

• Make you look good

• Maintain basic bodily functions

Which is NOT a Macronutrient?

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What is the the body's most preferred source of energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fat

Which is NOT considered a Micronutrient?

• Proteins

• Water

• Minerals

• Vitamins

Most carbohydrates come from foods of what origin?

• Animal

• Plant

• Mineral

• Grains

What is released during Dehydration Synthesis?

• Enzymes

• Peptide Bonds

• Sugar

• Water

Pasta, breads, and cereals are considered what type of carbohydrate?

• Simple

• Complex

• Complete

• Incomplete

What type of sugar is the basic source of energy for all living things.

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Maltose

• Lactose

What is an example of a Starch?

• Corn and Potatoes

• Chicken

• Fish

• Steak

What is the main function of Proteins?

• Create enzymes to speed up body reactions

• Build, maintain, and repair body tissues

• To enhance physical endurance

• To create new peptides