Essential Nutrients

A nutrient is...

• the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles

• the amount of energy found in food

• a chemical substance your body needs to grow and function

• a dangerous condition in which the body loses too much water

A carbohydrate is...

• a nutrient that is the most concentrated (long, slow) source of energy for the body found in animal, plant and processed foods.

• inorganic element found in food that the body needs to function properly

• a unit of energy found in food

• a nutrient that is a major source of energy for the body found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products

What nutrients are considered macronutrients?

• fats, protein, vitamins, minerals

• protein, carbohydrates, fats and water

• fat, vitamins, minerals

• vitamins, minerals, water

What nutrient does the body use to build and maintain its cells and tissues?

• fats

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

What type of nutrient is largely made up of fatty acids, which supply valuable source of energy for muscles?

• fats

• vitamins

• water

• minerals

These 2 nutrients do not provide the body with energy (micronutrients) but they are nutrients essential in assisting the body with everyday functions.

• carbs and fats

• protein and water

• vitamins and minerals

• protein and fats

The nutritional information listed on packaged foods is called a...

• calorie

• food label

• macronutrient

• ingredients

A unit of energy contained in food is called a...

• calorie

• carbohydrate

• metabolism

• intensity

Dietary fiber helps to...

• Lower cholesterol

• Improve digestion

• Reduce overeating

• All answers are correct

The three types of fats are...

• Saturated, unsaturated and trans fats

• Protein, vitamins, minerals

• Simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates

• Amino acids, dietary fiber and Vitamin B