6.1 Nutrition

The body is unable to digest fiber, which is a tough complex carbohydrate

• True

• False

The body uses protein to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues

• True

• False

Your body stores excess dietary fat from the foods you eat as body fat

• True

• False

Substances necessary for normal growth and development are

• fruits

• vegetables

• vitamins

_________ are inorganic elements found in soil and water which you absorb from

• vitamins

• minerals

• vegetabls

• water

To avoid dehydration, replenish the ______your body loses

• water

• fruits

• protein

• carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a major source of energy for the body

• True

• False

Which food group does bread belong in?

• grains
• dairy
• fruit
• vegetable

Which of the following nutrients provides energy to the body?

• carbohydrates
• vitamins
• water
• minerals

Proteins are found in...

• dried beans, peas, and nuts
• milk and eggs
• meat, fish, and poultry
• All choices are correct