Major Food Nutrients
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Which nutrient is necessary for building strong muscles and a healthy immune system?

  • Protein (correct)
  • Vitamins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fat
  • Which nutrient provides a ready source of energy for the body and also provides structural constituents for the formation of cells?

  • Fat
  • Protein
  • Vitamins
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Which nutrient functions as structural components of cells, provides stored energy for the body, and helps maintain body temperature?

  • Protein
  • Fat (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins
  • Which nutrient is necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production?

    <p>Protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient regulates body processes, promotes normal body-system functions, and is found in fruits, carrots, and leafy greens?

    <p>Vitamins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient transports essential nutrients to all body parts, transports waste products for disposal, and aids with body temperature maintenance?

    <p>Water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is essential for building strong muscles and a healthy immune system?

    <p>Protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient functions as structural components of cells, provides stored energy for the body, and helps maintain body temperature?

    <p>Fat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient regulates body processes, is necessary for proper cellular function, and is found in eggs, nuts, banana, and yogurt?

    <p>Minerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following major food nutrients with their primary functions:

    <p>Protein = Necessary for tissue formation, cell reparation, and hormone and enzyme production Carbohydrates = Provide a ready source of energy for the body and provide structural constituents for the formation of cells Fat = Provides stored energy for the body, functions as structural components of cells, and signaling molecules for proper cellular communication Water = Transports essential nutrients to all body parts, transports waste products for disposal, and aids with body temperature maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following major food nutrients with their examples:

    <p>Protein = Meat, fish and chicken Carbohydrates = Rice, pasta and bread Fat = Ice cream and chips Vitamins = Fruits, carrots and leafy greens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following major food nutrients with their roles in the body:

    <p>Protein = Building strong muscles and a healthy immune system Carbohydrates = Providing a ready source of energy for the body Fat = Providing insulation to vital organs and maintaining body temperature Minerals = Regulating body processes and comprising body tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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