Foods and Nutrition

What type of nutrient are sugars?

• complex carbohydrates
• fiber
• simple carbohydrates

The body uses this to carry nutrients and waste. It also helps joints move smoothly.

• Fat
• Water
• Minerals
• Vitamin 

What type of nutrient are starches?

• complex carbohydrates
• fiber
• simple carbohydrates

Energy from food is called

• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Calories

Incomplete proteins come from

• animal sources
• plant sources

This nutrient helps the digestive system.

• complex carbohydrates
• fiber
• simple carbohydrates

This nutrient can be broken down into two categories:  fat-soluble and water-soluble

• Minerals
• Vitamins

Water can be found in fruits and vegetables.

• True 
• False

The process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.

• Diet
• Metabolism
• Calories
• Digestion

Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins e.g. oils, butter, margarine

• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals
• Vitamins