How Nutrients Work in the Body

Which nutrient helps your eyesight?

• vitamin A

• vitamin C

• Fiber

• Potassium

Which carbohydrates give you more energy and help to make you feel full?

• simple

• complex

Which nutrient helps to build, maintain and repair/replace muscle tissue?

• water

• minerals

• protein

• fats

Which nutrient helps the body to absorb calcium?

• vitamin K

• water

• carbohydrates

• vitamin D

What does healthy fat does for your body?

• helps with brain development

• helps absorb vitamins

• helps with growth

• all answers are correct

What do unhealthy fats do to the body?

• decay teeth

• lead to heart disease

• Both answers are correct

Which nutrient keeps the immune system strong and helps heals cuts and bruises?

• vitamin C

• fiber

• potassium

• vitamin A

Which two nutrients give you energy and help to make red blood cells?

• simple and complex carbohydrates

• vitamin B and Iron

• water and fiber

• fat and dairy

What body sytsem does fiber help?

• Cardiovascular System

• Skeletal System

• Digestive System

• Integumentary System

How many major nutrients are there?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12