6 Nutrients

Why do our bodies need protein?

• To repair and maintain tissue, recover from illness or injury

• To provide our bodies with energy

Building blocks for the body for growth and repair

• fat

• carbohydrates

• protein

• minerals

Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Minerals

Which nutrient helps your body grow and repairs cells?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

How many essential nutrients are there?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which nutrient makes up 60% of your body and is necessary for survival?

• Water

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

What is an example of simplex carbohydrate?

• candy

• bread

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

• simple and complex

• sugar and starch

How does your body get the nutrients it needs?

• Foods we eat

• Supplements you take

We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.

• True

• False