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WorksheetsN1.2a The Nutrients
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
Energy in food is ______ energy.
chemical
mechanical
kinetic
thermal
Energy in food is ______ energy.
potential
mechanical
kinetic
thermal
All matter is made of
atoms
energy
molecules
electrons
Nutrients can provide both energy and matter to the body.
true
false
How many classes of nutrients are there?
(a)
Which of the nutrients are INORGANIC? (Check all that apply.)
water
minerals
vitamins
carbohydrates
proteins
Which of the nutrients are ORGANIC? (Check all that apply.)
water
minerals
vitamins
carbohydrates
proteins
Which characteristics apply to INORGANIC NUTRIENTS? (Check all that apply.)
usually lack carbon
come from nonliving sources
made of carbon
come from living things
made of matter
Which characteristics apply to ORGANIC NUTRIENTS? (Check all that apply.)
usually lack carbon
come from nonliving sources
made of carbon
come from living things
made of matter
What kind of nutrients must a person obtain by eating food?
essential
organic
inorganic
natural
macronutrients
Which of the following are macronutrients? (Check all that apply.)
carbs
lipids
minerals
vitamins
proteins
Which of the following are micronutrients? (Check all that apply.)
carbs
lipids
minerals
vitamins
proteins
The Calories listed on US food labels are actually
kilocalories
kilojoules
millicalories
organic nutrients
macronutrients
The energy density of carbohydrates is (a) kcal/g.
The energy density of proteins is (a) kcal/g.
The energy density of lipids (fats) is (a) kcal/g.
The energy density of alcohol is (a) kcal/g.
Alcohol is considered a nutrient.
true
false
These micronutrients are often enzymes or coenzymes in metabolic reactions.
vitamins
minerals
waters
carbohydrates
This nutrient class is needed both inside and outside of cells for metabolism and also helps to regulate body temperature.
water
minerals
vitamins
carbohydrates
proteins
This inorganic nutrient class is easily damaged by heat and processing.
vitamins
minerals
carbohydrates
water
How many vitamins are known to be necessary for human health?
(a)
How many minerals are known to be necessary for human health?
(a)
Water makes up about (a) % of the human body.
The capacity to do work.
(a)
