KEY NUTREINTS FOR YOUR BODY

____ is the body’s preferred source of energy and powers the brain.

• Glucose

• Water

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following is not a role for protein in the body?

• Builds muscle.

• Cools the body.

• Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy.

• Transports oxygen throughout the body.

• Makes strong bones.

The body can survive only a few days without ____ before it becomes dehydrated and cannot cool

itself.

• all are correct

• powerade

• gatorade

• water

T/F: Unsaturated fats are found in animal-based foods.

• FALSE

• TRUE

T/F: Nutrients from food are necessary for the body to grow and function properly.

• TRUE

• FALSE

T/F: The body uses nutrients to perform daily activities and certain important functions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

T/F: Dietary fiber provides the body with energy.

• FALSE

• TRUE

T/F: Minerals are inorganic elements that are only found in animals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

FILL IN THE BLANK: _______________are organic substances that are

necessary for normal growth and development.

FILL IN THE BLANK: A nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all of its damaged tissues is called _____________