Nutrients 1
Which nutrient serves as our body's main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Which nutrient helps to build, maintain, and repair tissues in the body?
Proteins
Which type of nutrient helps regulate all fluids in the body?
Water
Which nutrient is our body's reserve source of energy?
Fats
A complete protein includes all essential _______________.
T Amino Acids
This TYPE of fat is solid at room temperature.
Saturated Fat
This TYPE of mineral is needed in smaller amounts.
Trace Mineral
This TYPE of carbohydrate provides your body a long lasting source of energy.
Complex Carbohydrate
This TYPE of vitamin needs fat in order to be absorbed.
Fat Soluble Vitamin
Which TYPE of protein does NOT contain all essential amino acids?
Incomplete Protein
When thinking of food examples for proteins, vegetable sources provide us with which TYPE of protein?
Incomplete Protein
Oils would be an example of which TYPE of fat?
T Unsaturated Fats
Which group of nutrients provides your body with energy (because they have caloric value)?
Macronutrients
Sugary foods like candy bars and sodas are an example of which TYPE of carbohydrates?
Simple Carbohydrates
Vitamins A, D, E, and K are examples of which TYPE of vitmain?
Fat Soluble Vitamins
High ______ foods help you feel fuller for longer. Our body also has trouble digesting this.
Fiber
List the 3 Micronutrients.
DJ Vitamin, Minerals, and Water
List the 3 Macronutrients.
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
Bread and pasta are examples of which TYPE of nutrient?
DJ Complex Carbohydrate
The B group of vitamins as well as Vitamin C are examples of which TYPE of nutrient?
Water Soluble Vitamins