Nutrition Basics Quiz

Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates:
  • Provide energy for the body
  • Found in foods such as bread, fruits, vegetables, and sweets
  • Examples: sugars, starches, and fiber
• Proteins:
  • Build and repair body tissues
  • Found in foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, and legumes
  • Examples: amino acids, peptides, and polypeptides
• Fats:
  • Provide energy and help absorb vitamins
  • Found in foods such as oils, butter, and fatty meats
  • Examples: saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and cholesterol

Micronutrients

• Vitamins:
  • Essential for various bodily functions
  • Found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains
  • Examples: vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin B12
• Minerals:
  • Help regulate bodily functions
  • Found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains
  • Examples: calcium, iron, and potassium

Other Components

• Fiber:
  • Helps with digestion and satiety
  • Found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
• Water:
  • Essential for hydration and bodily functions
  • Found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and beverages
• Additives:
  • Include artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and flavor enhancers
  • Found in processed foods such as sugary drinks, snacks, and packaged meals