Nutrients Quiz

What are nutrients? More than one answer might be correct

• Substances that provide energy to cells

• Substances that regulate cellular processes

• Substances that can only be found in vegetables

• Substances that repair and grow cells

Which of these is NOT a nutrient

• Vitamins

• Tomato

• Water

• Carbohycrates

Which of the following is an example of an organic nutrient?

• Calcium

• Water

• Protein

• Oxygen

What is the main source of energy for cells?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins

Which type of carbohydrate is made of long chains of glucose and can be found only in vegetables?

• Sugars

• Fiber

• Starch

• Fructose

Which type of fat is considered to be healthy?

• Unsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

• Trans fats

• Cholesterol

Where do we find mostly trans fats or hidrogenated fats?

• Processed food

• Blue fish

• Vegetables

• Pork meat

What is the main role of proteins in the body?

• To provide energy

• To keep us warm

• To repair and grow cells

• To synthesize vitamins

True or false? Fiber is a type of fat

• True

• False

Mark those nutrients that are inorganic

• Magnesium

• Oxygen

• Fiber

• Proteins