Carbohydrate Fat and Protein

What are the three main macronutrients shown in the diagram?

• Vitamins, Minerals, Water

• Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates

• Fiber, Sugar, Starch

• Calcium, Iron, Zinc

What are the six classes of nutrients mentioned in the text?

• Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

• Carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

• Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber

• Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and oxygen

Which substances can be used by the body as sources of energy?

• Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

• Vitamins, minerals, and water

• Carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals

• Fats, proteins, and water

What is the primary role of nutrients in the body according to the text?

• To regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair tissues, and obtain energy

• To provide flavor and color to food

• To increase body weight and muscle mass

• To enhance taste and texture of meals

What is the primary source of energy for your body?

• Water

• Foods

• Air

• Sunlight

Why do you need energy according to the text?

• To sleep better

• To maintain body temperature, keep your heart beating, and understand what you read

• To grow taller

• To improve eyesight

What is metabolism?

• The process of breathing

• The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy

• The circulation of blood in the body

• The process of digestion in the stomach

What does metabolism involve besides breaking down food?

• Producing hormones

• Repairing and growing body tissue

• Circulating oxygen

• Absorbing nutrients

What are calories?

• Units of energy released when nutrients are broken down

• Units of weight for measuring food

• Units of temperature for cooking

• Units of time for exercise

What does it mean if a food has more calories?

• It contains more vitamins

• It contains more energy

• It contains more water

• It contains more fiber