Essential Nutrients

What are minerals?

• Organic compounds needed in small amounts

• Inorganic elements needed for various bodily functions

• Proteins needed for muscle growth

• Sugars needed for energy

Your body only needs small amounts of ...

• proteins
• fruits
• grains
• fats

Fill in the blank: One of the functions of water is to ________ body temperature.

• regulate

• increase

• ignore

• reduce

Sources of water include beverages and foods, especially ________ and vegetables.

• fruits

• meats

• grains

• nuts

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mineral?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Zinc

What is the word for a substance in a food that is used by the body?

• source
• nutrient
• absorb

One of the six classes of essential nutrients is _________.

• Carbohydrates

• Plastic

• Sand

• Metal

These regulate chemical and electrical signals in our body. You only need small amounts to do things like build healthy teeth, strong bones, and build blood cells...

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Amino Acids

• Fatty acids

What essential element comes from soil and water?

• minerals

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which of the following foods is a source of healthy fats?

• Oils

• Nuts

• Avocados

• Fatty fish

• All of the above