Nutrition and Nutrients

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

What is the primary function of PROTEINS

• Growth and repair of body tissues

• Allows each cell in the body to do its work - as important as air

• Stored Energy

• Triggers chemical reactions

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An example of a food filled with carbohydrates is...

• Eggs

• Bread

• Cheese

• Poultry

The food group that is highest in protein is...

• Milk and alternatives

• Fruit and vegetables

• Meat and soy beans

• Grain and cereals

The process by which the body takes in and uses food.

• Nutrition

• Calories

• Body Mass Index

• Appetite

Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life are called nutrients. What are the 6 nutrients?

• Carbohydrates, Meats, Minerals, Water, Protein, and Dairy

• Fruits, Milk, Vitamins, Water, Pork, and Vitamins

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Protein, Minerals and Vitamins

• Carbohydrates, Fats, Minerals, Cheese, Protein, and Vegetables

Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?

• Proteins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Nutrients

Examples of heterotrophic animals

• Fungi

• Animal

• Both

• None

What is formed during photosynthesis

• Glucose, oxygen, water

• Oxygen, water

• Glucose

• Glucose, oxygen

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What is autotrophic nutrition

• Converting inorganic to organic food

• Absorbing nutrients from live host

• Release digestive enzymes outside and absorb digested food

• Taking in organic food

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