6 Essential Nutrients

Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?

• Protein
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals

This nutrient is used as back up energy and protects vital organs.

• Protein
• Fat
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins

Fiber is a plant like material that your body cannot digest and is part of which nutrient?

• Protein
• Water
• Fat
• Carbohydrates

This nutrient's main function is to control the chemical reactions in our body.

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Water
• Fats

This nutrient contributes to strong bones and teeth. 

• Water
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Protein

This nutrient aids in digestion and helps move foods and other nutrients through your body.

• Fats
• Water
• Vitamins
• Minerals

This nutrient helps you fight off infections.

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
• Protein

Which nutrient helps your body grow and cells repair?

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Protein

Which nutrient contains these two subgroups?
1- Complex
2- Simple

• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Minerals

Which Carbohydrate sub group provides short bursts of energy (think CANDY).

• Simple
• Complex