Nutrients

What are nutrients defined as?

• The substances found in food that keep your body functioning.

• The vitamins found in fruits.

• The minerals found in water.

• The proteins found in meat.

Which of the following are functions of nutrients in your body?

• Fuel your energy

  Help you grow

  Repair itself

  Maintain basic bodyily functions

• Make you sleepy

  No growth

  Damage body

  Lose feeling

• Cause illness

  High Blood Pressure

  Diabetes

  Fever

• Reduce water intake

  Tired

  Balance diet

  Hunger Feeling

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________.

• Water

• Sugar

• Fiber

• Caffeine

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________

• Carbohydrates

• Fiber

• Caffeine

• Alcohol

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________.

• Protein

• Fiber

• Caffeine

• Sugar

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________.

• Fat

• Sugar

• Fiber

• Caffeine

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________.

• Vitamins

• Sugar

• Caffeine

• Fiber

Fill in the blank: One of the 6 essential nutrients is _________.

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Caffeine

• Sugar

What proportion of the human body consists of water?

• 1/4 to 1/2

• 1/2 to 3/4

• 3/4 to 1

• 1/3 to 2/3

Functions in the Body: What does water do for your cells?

• Carries nutrients and waste

• Provides energy

• Builds muscle

• Increases fat