Essential Nutrients and Their Functions

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

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Sugar

• Protein

What is the main job of carbohydrates in the body?

• Provides energy

• Builds muscle

• Help blood clot

• Fight off colds

Why is water an essential nutrient?

• It build strong bones

• It helps digest food and keeps the body hydrated

• It provides extra sugar

• It gives flavor to food

Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues like muscles?

• Protein

• Fat

• Water

• Fiber

Why are vitamins important for your health?

• They make food taste better

• They help the body work properly and fight off disease

• They give you muscles

• They clean your teeth

Name at least one source of healthy fat?

How do minerals help the body?

• They give you energy like sugar

• They help build strong bones and teeth

• They help you sleep

• They make food last longer

Which of these nutrients helps prevent diseases like scurvy or weak bones?

• Carbohydtrates

• Protein

• Vitamins and minerals

• Water

Which nutrient should you drink more of on a hot day?

Eating a balanced diet with all six nutrients helps your body:

• Eat more junk food

• Get more screen time

• Feel sleepy all the time

• Stay healthy and prevent sickness