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WorksheetsEssential Nutrients
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the body's preferred energy source?
Minerals
Vitamins
Protein
Carbohydrates
All of these are macronutrients EXCEPT?
Protein
Fats
Water
Carbohydrates
Which type of fat raises the level of HDLs, which is referred to as the good kind of cholesterol?
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Iron
Potassium
What are the two essential micronutrients?
Iron and Carbohydrates
Lipids and Nucleic Acids
Vitamins and Minerals
Fiber and Starch
Which of the following foods are NOT associated with a risk of heart disease and stroke?
Butter
Nuts and Seeds
High-fat dairy
Red meat
True or False: The current U.S. Guidelines recommend that no more than 20% of daily calories come from added sugars.
True
False
True or False: Vitamin K is beneficial for blood clotting.
True
False
Pick the best answer. Your teacher wants to increase the amount of unsaturated fats in her dinner salad. Of the following foods, which is the best source of unsaturated fats?
Chicken Strips
Red Onions
Almonds
Croutons
If a person was concerned about improving his bone health, which combination of micronutrients should he pick?
Iron and Potassium
Calcium and Vitamin D
Carbohydrates and Protein
Phosphorous and Folate
Which is NOT a function of the essential nutrient water?
Responsible for binding oxygen to red blood cells and transporting them throughout the body
Helps eliminate waste from our body
Lubricates and cushions joints
Regulates the body's temperature
