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Which nutrient is considered the main source of energy for the body?
Which nutrient is considered the main source of energy for the body?
What is the role of fiber in human nutrition?
What is the role of fiber in human nutrition?
Which statement about vitamins is true?
Which statement about vitamins is true?
Which type of nutrient is made up of amino acids?
Which type of nutrient is made up of amino acids?
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Which nutrient can only be synthesized by the skin in the human body?
Which nutrient can only be synthesized by the skin in the human body?
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Study Notes
Nutrients
- Molecules in food that nourish the body by providing energy and materials for growth
- Carbohydrates - Main energy source, structural component of living cells
- Derived from plants
- Fiber - Indigestible fibrous material; found in fruits and vegetables; made up of cellulose; not digested
- Proteins - Building blocks are amino acids; used in the synthesis of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.
- Derived from animals
- Fats - Provide energy; also derived from animals
- Vitamins - Complex organic molecules needed in small amounts and cannot be manufactured by the human body.
- Some vitamins are fat-soluble, some are water-soluble
- Vitamin D can be synthesized by the skin
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Explore the essential nutrients that nourish the body through a quiz covering carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins. Understand their sources, roles, and the importance of each in maintaining health and promoting growth. Test your knowledge on these fundamental components of nutrition!
