Nutrients Pre-Check

This nutrient provides the main source of energy for our body?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Water

Substances found in food are called...

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Calories

• Iron

Helps with the growth, repair of muscles and body tissues.

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Vitamins

• Protein

Helps insulate the body and protect vital organs.

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Fats

• Protein

Which nutrient category are vitamins and minerals categorized by?

• Macronutrients

• Micronutrients

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

This nutrient helps cool the body and moves oxygen, nutrients & waste throughout the body.

• Water

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

Which category of nutrients is needed in large amounts?

• Micronutrients

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

• Macronutrients

The consumption of food and how the body uses food for necessary growth, energy, and repair is called...

• Calories

• Nutrients

• Nutrition

• Digestion

Which kind of fat increases the risk of heart disease and stroke?

• Saturated

• Unsaturated

• Complete

• Incomplete

This type of carbohydrate is not absorbed in the body and helps aid in proper digestion.

• Starch

• Grain

• Sugar

• Fiber