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Understanding Nutrients and Their Functions

Authored by German Zinner

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 6+ times

Understanding Nutrients and Their Functions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the six main groups of nutrients?

carbohydrates, proteins, sugars, minerals

carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water

vitamins, fats, fibers, enzymes

sugars, fibers, enzymes, antioxidants

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are nutrients essential for the body?

Nutrients are essential for energy, growth, repair.

Nutrients are only needed for digestion.

Nutrients are primarily for taste and flavor.

Nutrients are unnecessary for maintaining health.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

To act as a primary source of vitamins.

To store genetic information in cells.

To provide energy for muscle contraction.

To build and repair tissues.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different amino acids are there?

20

18

22

15

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unit is used to measure the body's energy?

watts

calories

newtons

joules

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do carbohydrates provide to the body?

Carbohydrates provide protein to the body.

Carbohydrates provide fiber to the body.

Carbohydrates provide vitamins to the body.

Carbohydrates provide energy to the body.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is water considered a vital nutrient?

It is essential for life.

Water is primarily used for cooking and cleaning.

Water is only important for hydration during exercise.

Water is a source of calories and energy.

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