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Nutrition Basics: Functions and Types of Nutrients

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What percentage of the body's water is comprised of extracellular fluid?

Two-thirds

Three-quarters

One-third (correct)

One-half

What characteristic distinguishes phytonutrients from vitamins?

They are not essential nutrients (correct)

They are only found in plants

They are essential nutrients

They are organic compounds

What is the primary difference between essential and nonessential nutrients?

Essential nutrients are organic, nonessential are inorganic

Essential nutrients can be synthesized in the body, nonessential cannot

Essential nutrients are required for health, nonessential are not

Nonessential nutrients can be synthesized in the body, essential cannot (correct)

What is the purpose of assessing food intake and diet composition?

To identify nutritional deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

How many essential nutrients do humans have a requirement for?

More than 40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of water in the adult human body by weight?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of proteins lacks one or more essential amino acids?

Incomplete proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of fiber for most people?

20 to 35 g/day Signup and view all the answers

What is the main storage form of fat in the body?

Triacylglycerol Signup and view all the answers

How many amino acids can humans synthesize?

11 Signup and view all the answers