Nutrients Review

How many nutrients are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

Why are nutrients important for our bodies?

• Build & repair body tissue

• Supply energy

• regulate body processes

• all of the above

Dehydration is the loss of _______________.

• Water

• Oxygen

• Protein

There are 2 types of proteins. What are they?

• Saturated and unsaturated

• Complete and saturated

• Complete and incomplete

True or False: Proteins are made up of amino acids.

• True

• False

Our main source of energy comes from which nutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Minerals

Sucrose, lactose, and fructose are examples of what type of carbohydrate?

• Simple

• Starches

True or False: Fats are important because they help build bones and teeth.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False: MINERALS help build bones and teeth. Fats help to keep you insulated and protect your body.

Saturated fats are not heart healthy. Which food group can we find saturated fats in?

• Plant oils and fish

• Meat and dairy

Put the words in the column under the correct nutrient category

Groups:

(a) Minerals

,

(b) Starches

,

(c) Vitamins

,

(d) Proteins

• Steak

• Eggs

• Salmon

• Sodium

• Vitamin A

• Calcium

• Cereal

• Potatoes

• B6

• Folic Acid

• Iron

• Milk

• B12

• Potassium

• Bread

• Vitamin C