Nutrition Defined

Definition: essential nutrient in the form of sugar, starch or fiber; composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen; main source of energy for the body

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Enzyme

Which of the following is NOT a function of protein in the body?

• Repairs damaged tissues

• Regulates body functions

• Provides energy

• Insulates the body

Which of the following are the categories of carbohydrates?

• Simple and complex

• Macro and micro

• Water soluble and fat soluble

• Saturated and unsaturated

Inorganic Substance is a substance which contains carbon

• TRUE

• FALSE

Definition: consumption of a nutrient to the point the nutrient becomes poisonous and causes adverse effects

• Nutrient Toxicity

• Nutrient Deficiency

Which of the following are the categories of fats?

• Simple and complex

• Macro and micro

• Water soluble and fat soluble

• Saturated and unsaturated

Definition: organic substances made by plants or animals which aid the body in maintenance and proper functioning

• Vitamin

• Mineral

Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Phosphorus

• Sodium

Amino Acids are the building blocks of proteins; organic compounds composed of varying chains of hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon and oxygen

• TRUE

• FALSE