Introduction to Nutrients & Nutritional Labeling

Fill in the blank: Nutrition is the provision, to cells and ________, of the materials necessary to support life, nutrients.

• tissues

• organs

• systems

• molecules

Fill in the blank: Proper nutrition provides the body with the nutrients needed for optimal growth, ________ and health.

• development

• exercise

• rest

• hydration

Fill in the blank: Nutrition of the Human Body is based on the amount of nutrients consumed through food and beverages, as well as dietary ________.

• choices

• habits

• patterns

• intake

Fill in the blank: Nutrition involves essential factors for normal ________ of the body.

• function

• growth

• development

• maintenance

Fill in the blank: Nutrients perform specific ________ in the human body.

• functions

• roles

• tasks

• duties

Fill in the blank: Essential Nutrients cannot be manufactured by the body and must be consumed through ________.

• diet

• exercise

• medication

• fasting

Essential Nutrients are required for ________ and functioning of the body.

• growth

• decay

• stagnation

• reduction

What are enzymes made of?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Amino acids are composed of varying chains of hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and ______ molecules.

• oxygen

• helium

• argon

• neon

Which of the following is NOT a source of complete proteins?

• Dairy products

• Eggs

• Grains

• Fish