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6 Categories of Nutrients

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

__________ are a major component of most tissues including muscles, bodily organs, and cells. It is needed for cell growth & repair. There is lots of ________ in meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.

(a)  

2.

(a)   foods provide energy, but do not meet any of your body's other nutritional needs.

3.

(a)   are the units describing how much energy is in our food.

4.

(a)   , often referred to as bulk, is the part of the food that cannot be digested. It is not a nutrient, but it is essential for regulating the digestive process.

5.

(a)   are important for the cellular machinery of your body. They are chemical substances that help the body use energy, build proteins, make cells, and repair injuries. They act both as catalysts in many essential chemical reactions in the human body.

6.

Which of the following nutrients is not a source for cellular energy (ATP).

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Minerals

d)

Proteins

7.

True/False: Water is not only essential for life. It is also the largest component of the human body.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True/False: Eating saturated fats provides less of a chance for increasing your cholesterol than eating unsaturated fats.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How many calories are in a half cup of this breakfast cereal?

a)

55 calories

b)

110 calories

c)

220 calories

d)

440 calories

10.

(a)   can be described as simple sugars or complex carbohydrates (such as rice, potatoes, & bread).