Essential Nutrients

The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?

• nutrients

• proteins

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

Which nutrient is the number one energy source?

• grains

• vegetables

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which nutrient is made up of amino acids?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• vitamins

• fats

Which nutrient is vital for nearly every other nutrient and body function?

• carbohydrate

• vitamins

• minerals

• water

This "bad" nutrient is key in brain function, cell growth, and vitamin absorption

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fats

• water

Which one of these is considered the "good fats" that we get from nuts, oils, and fish?

• unsaturated fats

• saturated fats

• trans fats

• cholesterol

Which of the following TWO statements define a macro and micro nutrient?

• A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large amounts

• A macro nutrient is a nutrient needed in small amounts

• A micro nutrient is a nutrient need in small amounts

• A micro nutrient is a nutrient needed in large amounts

How are vitamins and minerals different?

• vitamins are fat soluble but minerals are water soluble

• vitamins are organic from living things but minerals are not organic from the earth

• vitamins and minerals are micornutrients

• vitamins are better for you than minerals

Which nutrient is organic from living beings and is either fat soluble or water soluble

• protein

• carbohydrate

• vitamins

• minerals

Which nutrient is inorganic from the earth and is either major or trace?

• vitamins

• minerals

• water

• fats