Nutrition

Good nutrition helps to prevent diseases.

• True

• False

How many essential nutrients does the body need?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 2

Which nutrient is a major source of energy?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

What is the nutrient that is commonly called fats and oils?

• water

• lipids

• proteins

This nutrient is essential for building and repairing body tissue.

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which nutrient are organic compounds essential to life?

• proteins

• vitamins

• water

This nutrient is an inorganic element found in body tissues.

• water

• carbohydrates

• minerals

It is recommended that you drink 6-8 glasses of this to help give the body what it needs.

• protein shakes

• orange juice

• water

Food is broken down through the process of swallowing, digesting, and chemical absorption.

• True

• False

The two types of digestion are mechanical and chemical.

• True

• False