Nutrients

Chemical substances in food that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

• Narcotics

• Nutrients

• Neurons

• Nicotine

The three macronutrients that your body needs in large amounts are:

• Carbs, Proteins, and Fiber

• Carbs, Vitamins, and Minerals

• Carbs, Minerals, and Fats

• Carbs, Proteins, and Fats

A unit of energy

• Calorie

• Chromosome

• Carrier

• Clique

How many calories does one gram of fat provide?

• 4 calories

• 5 calories

• 9 calories

• None

How many calories does 1 gram of carbohydrate or protein provide?

• 1 calories

• 2 calories

• 3 calories

• 4 calories

This nutrient is made of either sugar or starch and is the body's preferred source of energy.

• Protein

• Fat

• Water

• Carbohydrate

What do proteins do?

• Cushion the vital internal organs.

• Build and repair cells and tissues.

• Help push food particles through the digestive tract.

• None of the above.

Meats, poultry, seafood, peas, eggs, nuts, and seeds belong to which food group?

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Proteins

• Fruits

This type of fat generally comes from animal sources and can lead to increased risk of heart disease if too much is eaten in your diet.

• Saturated Fat

• Unsaturated Fat

The most important nutrient for your survival?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Fat

• Water