Macronutrients

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

• Carbohydrate

• Micronutrient

• Mineral

• Macronutrient

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Protein

• Vitamin

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nutrients

One gram of carbohydrate provides _____ kcal of energy:

• 4
• 9
• 14
• 0

Carbohydrate is the only dietary source of glucose.

• true
• false
• maybe
• i don't know

The macronutrient that is essential for growth, repair and keeping cells healthy.

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Dietary fiber

Source of protein that is high in saturated fats and cholesterol:

• nuts
• seeds
• chickpeas
• chicken meat with skin

A diet high in ________________ fat is associated with lower levels of blood cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.

• saturated
• monounsaturated
• polyunsaturated
• trans fatty acid

If you consume more energy than you expend your body weight will

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

• I don't know