Nutrition: Essential Nutrients Quiz

Essential nutrients are nutrients that the body _________ make on its own.

• can
• cannot
• sometimes
• tries to

Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates are all considered:

• micronutrients
• healthy
• minerals
• macronutrients

This essential nutrient is the main source of energy.

• fats
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• water

This essential nutrient is needed for muscle growth and to repair body tissue.

• minerals
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• fats

This essential nutrient helps insulate our organs, maintains body temperature and is a source of energy.

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Vitamins

This helps with swallowing, digestion and carries nutrients throughout the body.

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Water
• Carbohydrates

Meats, nuts, eggs and milk are good sources of:

• Water
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Proteins

Bread, pasta, beans and fruit all provide a good source of:

• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water

Which are the micronutrients?

• Vitamins, Minerals
• Vitamins, Proteins
• Minerals. Water
• Carbohydrates, Fats

Which are the macronutrients?

• Minerals, Water, Fats, Proteins
• Water, Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates
• Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Water, Fats
• Proteins, Minerals, Vitamins, Water