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WorksheetsEssential Nutrients
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
The body uses this nutrient to build and repair body tissues.
Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Which nutrient provides the body with the most efficient energy?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Which nutrient helps regulate body temperature?
Minerals and Vitamins
Water and Fats
Proteins and Carbohydrats
Vitamins and Carbohydrates
This nutrient is found in every cell and is the basic material in your blood.
Vitamins
Fats
Water
Proteins
These nutrients are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.
Fats
Water
Proteins
Vitamins
Whole wheat bread and pasta are examples of...
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Water
Proteins
Meat, poultry, and seafood are examples of...
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Fats
These 2 nutrients do not provide the body with energy but they are nutrients essential in assisting the body with everyday functions
carbs and fats
protein and water
vitamins and minerals
protein and fats
Substances in food that the body needs for energy, proper growth, and maintenance
nutrients
diet
portion size
food label
How many essential nutrients are there?
2
4
6
8
Which nutrient makes up 60% of your body and is necessary for survival?
Water
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Fats
How does your body get the nutrients it needs?
Foods we eat
Supplements you take
We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients.
True
False
Which essential nutrient helps to insulate the body and protect organs?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Minerals
What are the 6 essential nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Fruits, Veggies, Meats
Carbohydrates, Meats, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats, Veggies, Minerals, Water
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What is nutrition?
a measurement for the amount of energy in food
the need for food
the want for food
the process by which the body takes in and uses food
Water
Gives us energy
Helps the body to absorb fat
Carries nutrients around body
Is not a nutrient
Fiber helps us to build muscles.
True
False
Fat helps our body to keep warm.
True
False
Which one of these is NOT an essential nutrient?
Carbohydrates
Water
Fiber
Fat
Which option is NOT true about Fat?
Our body is mostly made of fat
Fat is the bodies stored energy
Fat is needed for vitamin storage
Saturated fat is solid at room temperature
What vitamins are fat soluble?
B vitamins
C vitamins
Vitamins ADEK
Iron
What are the 2 subcategories of Protein?
Complete
Amino Acids
Incomplete
Complex
Simple
