Essential Nutrients Review

What is the body's main source of energy?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Water

A diet lacking in which mineral would increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Zinc

• Iodine

The study of how your body uses the food you eat is called ________?

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Water

• Nutrition

This nutrient comes mainly from plant sources.

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Minerals

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Which nutrient has double the amount of concentrated energy with 9 calories per gram?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

This nutrient is needed for growth, maintenance and repair of tissue within the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

This nutrient keeps body tissues healthy and help systems function properly?

• Water

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

This nutrient is inorganic?

• Water

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

What nutrient is critical to survival?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Water

This nutrient adds flavor to food?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins