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WorksheetsEssential Nutrients
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name the nutrient: Body's main source of energy
Fats
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Water
Name the nutrient: Lack 1 or more of the essential amino acids
Fiber
Incomplete protein
Complete protein
Saturated Fat
Name the nutrient: complex carb that the body cannot digest
Simple Carb
Complex Carb
Sugar
Fiber
Name the nutrient: body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
Fat
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Name the nutrient: found mostly in animal based foods such as meat and many dairy products
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
Carbohydrates
A waxy, fat like substance - in your blood
Fat
Cholesterol
Carbs
Protein
Name the nutrient: compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
water
vitamins
minerals
protein
Sun vitamin
A
B
E
D
forms bones and teeth; reduce risk of osteoporosis
Iron
Calcium
Sodium
Magnesium
Helps fight against infection
D
A
C
B
Name the nutrient: Essential for most body functions
Vitamins
Minerals
Fat
Water
Foods that contain empty calories
Candy
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Name the nutrient: Sugars that provide a quick burst of energy
Unsaturated Fat
Simple Carbs
Complex Carbs
Fiber
Refined grains have what nutrient taken out?
Sugar
Fiber
Fat
Minerals
Which nutrient is NOT a micronutrient?
Water
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Which nutrients contain calories?
Fats, vitamins, water
Carbohydrates, Fat, Vitamins
Carbohydrates, Fat, Protein
Protein, Carbohydrates, minerals
Too much of this fat will cause heart disease
Unsaturated
Trans
Saturated
10-15% of your total daily calories should come from
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Water
Canned foods contain a lot of what mineral?
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
Vitamin C
Helps with eyesight
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
