Essential Nutrients Test

Why does your body need food? (Choose 2)

• Growing and repairing muscles.

• Energy levels and daily functioning.

• Because it tastes very, very good.

Which of the following is NOT an essential nutrient?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Minerals

• Chips

Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?

• Protein

• Carbs

• Fats

What type of carb provides sustainable energy for the body?

• simple

• complex

Candy is a ______ carb.

• complex
• salty
• healthy
• simple

Fats are also called-

• bad

• lipids

• starches

Fats are where the body ______ energy.

• use

• burn

• stores

_______ form cell membranes.

• fats

• carbs

• proteins

• vitamins

______ keep the body warm or insulated.

• fats

• carbs

• water

• proteins

Fats that are solid are room temperature are called -

• saturated fats

• unsaturated fats