Nutrients and Nutrition

Which of the following is NOT a class of nutrients?

• vitamins

• fiber

• fats

• minerals

Are substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions.

• Minerals

• Carbs

• Nutrition

• Nutrients

The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health

• Nutrition

• Homeostasis

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

are sugars and starches contained in foods. They are your body's MAIN energy source.

• fats

• vitamins

• carbohydrates

• fibers

are nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth. Promote healing and aid in the repair of tissues.

• protein

• carbohydrates

• fats

• fiber

Fat

• are nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth. Promote healing and aid in the repair of tissues.

• are a nutrient found in plant oils and fatty animal tissue. They help carry vitamins in your bloodstream and keep your skin healthy.

• are nutrients that help regulate body functions.

• are elements in food that help your body work

are nutrients that help regulate body functions.

• protein

• water

• minerals

• vitamins

are elements in food that help your body work properly.

• fats

• vitamins

• minerals

• carbohydrates

it carries other nutrients around your body. It helps with digestion, removes waste, and cools you off.

• water

• minerals

• proteins

• vitamins

What is the tough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other whole grains?

• minerals

• proteins

• fiber

• fat