Understanding Nutrients for Health

Fill in the missing word: Our bodies need ______ as they provide us with a range of nutrients that are good for our bodies and provide us with fuel.

• water

• food

• exercise

• sleep

Fill in the missing word: We need ______ and micronutrients each day as part of a balanced diet.

• vitamins

• minerals

• macronutrients

• proteins

Match the nutrient with its function: Which of the following is a macronutrient?

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Protein

• Calcium

Match the nutrient with its function: Which of the following is a micronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Fats

• Iodine

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Potassium

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Carbohydrates

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Vitamin D

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Monounsaturated fats

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Calcium

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient

Decide whether the following is a macronutrient or micronutrient: Water

• Macronutrient

• Micronutrient