6 Essential Nutrients

Nutrition is the study of __________________ and how the body uses them

Substances that are that are important for the body’s growth and maintenance.

• fats

• nutrients

• calories

• protein

What are three of the essential nutrients? check all that apply

• protein

• water

• calories

• minerals

What are three of the essential nutrients? check all that apply

• fat

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

• blood

The body's main source of energy.

• fat

• carbohydrates

• protein

• minerals

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These are used by the body to store energy.

• fat

• carbohydrates

• protein

• minerals

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Building blocks for the body for growth and repair

• fat

• carbohydrates

• protein

• minerals

Their main function is to control important chemical reactions in the body.

• fat

• carbohydrates

• protein

• minerals

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What are the two types of carbohydrates?

What is a special type of carbohydrate that comes from plant sources only and aids in digestion.

• fiber

• nutrient

• water

• complex