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.

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Explain why your body needs water to survive.

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

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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?

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

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