Nutrition Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is the body's primary source of energy? Protein, Fats, Carbohydrates, Vitamins

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Protein is essential for: Energy production, Tissue growth and repair, Vitamin absorption, Water regulation

Back

Tissue growth and repair

Front

Fats are important for: Building bones, Nerve function, Energy storage and vitamin absorption, Muscle contraction

Back

Energy storage and vitamin absorption

Front

Calcium and phosphorus are examples of:

Back

Major minerals

Front

Water is essential for: Regulating body temperature, Transporting nutrients, Removing waste products

Back

All of the above

Front

Which of the following foods is a good source of carbohydrates? Meat, Olive oil, Broccoli, Rice

Back

Rice

Front

A deficiency in which vitamin can lead to scurvy? Options: Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin C

Back

Vitamin C

Front

Iron is essential for: Blood clotting, Bone health, Oxygen transport, Muscle function

Back

Oxygen transport

Front

Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate? Glucose, Fructose, Starch, Sucrose

Back

Starch

Front

Which type of fat is considered healthier, unsaturated or saturated?

Back

Unsaturated