Nutrients and Nutrition

How many major types of nutrients are there?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 6

Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Protein

• Minerals

Dietary fibre is ...

• a protein that stores more energy than other proteins

• a carbohydrate that is a mixture of plant material that is not broken down in the digestive system

• a fat that is a mixture of plant material that is not broken down in the digestive system

Which nutrient is a concentrated source of energy that we need to perform important functions in the body like transporting nutrients?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which nutrient is a source of energy and helps build, repair and maintain body tissues

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

What are vitamins?

• a nutrient that help regulate vital processes and aid in other nutrients in doing their job

• a nutrient that is non-living, inorganic, substances that help the body work properly and in come cases become part of the body tissues

• a nutrient that is the body's main source of energy

• a nutrient that is a concentrated source of energy that also helps with bodily functions

What are minerals?

• a nutrient that help regulate vital processes and aid in other nutrients in doing their job

• a nutrient that is non-living, inorganic, substances that help the body work properly and in come cases become part of the body tissues

• a nutrient that is the body's main source of energy

• a nutrient that is a concentrated source of energy that also helps with bodily functions

Water is a nutrient.

• True

• False

Ever body requires the same nutrients although not the same amounts

• True

• False

What sets the standards for assessing the nutrient intakes of Canadians/Americans

• Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

• The Periodic Table

• Recommended Food Table

• Google