Nutrients and Beyond Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the six essential nutrients?

• Carbohydrates

• Fibre

• Proteins

• Fats

What is the main role of proteins in the body?

• Provide quick energy

• Help with vision

• Build and repair tissues

• Transport oxygen

Which nutrient helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K?

• Fibre

• Water

• Fat

• Minerals

Where does most nutrient absorption happen in the body?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

What happens to carbohydrates once they are digested?

• They turn into amino acids

• They become fatty acids

• They turn into glucose

• They are stored as bile

Name one vitamin and explain what it does in the body.

Explain why your body needs water to survive.

Why is fibre important, even though it’s not a nutrient your body needs to absorb and use directly?

Give one example of a traditional or ancestral food combination from your culture or family that you think is balanced. What nutrients do you think are in it?

Look at this combo: Rice + Beans. Why is this considered a complete protein?