JH Health Module 8

Substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called

• Nutrients

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

What are the 6 main classes of nutrients?

Answer explanation

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

A nutrients group used to build and repair cells is called?

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Fats

Name one source of protein.

Answer explanation

foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and soybeans, nuts

_______________ are starches and sugars

Which type of sugar is healthier?

• sugars found naturally in fruits

• sugars in processed foods, like cookies

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy are called?

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Fats

We should be eating some fats. What types of fats should we try to avoid the most?

• Unsaturated Fats

• Saturated Fats

• Trans Fats

Compounds that help regulate body processes. They help your body fight disease, other help produces energy is called?

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Fats

• Protein

Substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep the blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly are called?

• Vitamins

• Protein

• Fats

• Minerals