Nutrition

Fish, nuts, oils, and avocados are healthy sources of (a)  

• fiber
• protein
• minerals
• fat

Complete digestion of food takes place in the (a)  

• small intestine
• stomach
• large intestine

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Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram? 

• carbohydrates
• fats
• protein
• water

The mode of nutrition in which organisms depend on other organisms for food is known as

• autotrophic nutrition

• heterotrophic nutrition

• both

• none

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Ashley is getting ready for her soccer game.  Which nutrient will give her body the most amount of fuel for her game? 

• fat

• water

• multi-vitamins

• carbohydrates

Eating foods rich in calcium can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 

• True
• False

The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units called (a)  

• calories
• grams
• ounces
• pounds