Nutrients and Food Labels

Which essential nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Water

Which choice is the best source of Proteins?

• All foods

• Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Beans, Nuts

• Grains, Fruits and Vegetables

• Oils, Nuts & Seeds

Which essential nutrients help support all body functions and are important for proper growth, development and healing.

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

Which choice lists the best sources of Water?

• All foods, especially fruits, vegetables, dairy and drinks.

• Meat, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts

• Grains, fruits and vegetables

• Oils, Nuts, Seeds, Butter

Which essential nutrient is used by the body for padding and insulation, helps to coats nerves and the brain, and is a secondary source of energy.

• Fats

• Proteins

• Water

• Vitamins and Minerals

Which lists of foods below would be the best source for Vitamins and Minerals?

• Meat, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, soy

• Oils, Butter, Nuts, Seeds

• All plant and animal based foods

• Grains, fruits and vegetables.

This essential nutrient is vital for all body functions and life. 60% of your body is made of this nutrient.

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins and Minerals

• Water

Which list of foods below has the best sources of Carbohydrates?

• Mainly grains, also fruits and vegetables.

• Oils, nuts, seeds, butter

• Meat, poultry, seafood, soy, beans

• All foods, especially fruits, vegetables, soups and drinks.

Which list of foods would be the best sources of Fats?

• All plant and animal based foods and water

• Grains, fruits and vegetables

• All foods, especially fruits, vegetables, dairy and drinks

• Oils, seeds, nuts, butter, dairy, meats

Which essential nutrient are used to build and repair all of your body's cells? This nutrient is the building block of your physical body.

• Proteins

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Water