Lesson 2 - Nutrients

Which of the nutrients is the main source of energy for the body?

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

This is the process that establishes the rate at which one burns calories and how quickly one gains and/or loses weight

• Nutrition

• Body Composition

• Body Mass Index

• Metabolism

This is a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest, and it helps to move waste through the digestive system

• Fiber

• Starch

• Soy

• Cholesterol

Examples of water-soluble vitamins are...

• Vitamins B & C

• Vitamins A & K

• Vitamins A & C

• Vitamins E & D

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

• Incomplete protein

• Fats

• Lactic acid

• Amino acids

Macronutrients include all of the following EXCEPT...

• Water

• Protein

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

Consuming too many _______________ fats may increase your risk of heart disease

• Unsaturated

• Saturated

• Monosaturated

• Polyunsaturated

The two types of minerals are...

• Macro and Micro

• Macro and Trace

• Macro and Essential

• Trace and Complete

• Micro and Nonessential

The amount of energy released when nutrients are burned is measured in units called...

• Digestion

• Metabolism

• Calories

• Nutrients

This is a serious reduction in the body's water content

• Homeostasis

• Metabolism

• Hydration

• Dehydration