All You Need To Know About Nutrients

what are the chemical components that make up carbohydrate?

• nitrogen and oxgyen

• carbon and hydrogen

• carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

• oxygen and carbon

Carbohydrates is the main source of energy in the body.

• True

• False

The building blocks of protein are called glycerol.

• True

• False

What are some food sources of bad fat?

• Pork fat

• Shortening

• Margarine

• All the above

The following are functions of protein:

• Oxygen transport

• Cellular repair

• Transport of nutrients

• All the above

Proteins are classified into two main groups. They are _____________ and ______________ proteins.

Functions of fat include provide energy, surrounds and protect vital organs and aid in the digestion of some nutrients.

• True

• False

Which group of vitamins are the fat soluble vitamins?

• Vitamins B1, B6 and K

• Vitamins A D E and K

• Vitamins C, B12 and E

Vitamins and Proteins are macrominerals.

• True

• Fasle

Minerals are classified into two main groups. What are they?

• Micronutrients and Macronutrients

• Macrominerals and Trace minerals

• Fatty acids and glycerol