Nutrition: macronutrients

What are the 6 major nutrients?

• Fruits
  Vegetables

  Dairy

  Grains

  Proteins

  Water

• Protein

  Carbohydrates

  Vitamins

  Minerals

  Water

  Fats

• Meats

  Bread

  Oranges

  Milk

  Water

  Avocado

• Calcium

  Vitamin A

  Niacin

  Unsaturated

  Saturated

  Vitamin K

What are the water soluble vitamins

• A, K, D, E

• C, B

• Calcium

  Magnesium

  Fiber

Which of the following contains the most protein?

• meat and fish

• cereals

• rice

• vegetables

Which of these foods are sources of unsaturated fats?

• Cheese and milk

• Beef, pork and chicken

• Nuts, seeds and avocados

• Fruits and berries

Lack of water can lead to?

• muscle growth

• dehydration

• more energy

• disease

The best way to cover a person’s dietary needs is to eat a wide variety of foods.

• True

• False

Which nutrients are the building blocks of our body?

• minerals

• vitamins

• proteins

• fats

• carbohydrates

Which nutrients are the main energy source of the body?

• proteins

• fats

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

• minerals

Which nutrients are needed for energy, production of cells and hormones and absorption of some vitamins?

• fats

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• vitamins

The three types of carbohydrates are...

• glucose, lactose and fructose

• iron, calcium and magnesium

• sugar, starch and fiber

• proteins, fats and carbohydrates

Answer explanation

Glucose, lactose and fructose are all types of sugar.