Type of nutrients

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

first type of molecules to be broken down by the digestive tract

main source of energy

Carbohydrate
molecules are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Question 2

Protein

Answer 2

made of small molecules (long chains) called amino acids

source of energy

involved in all metabolic activities, and are used to generate motion

most complex nutrient

Question 3

Lipid

Answer 3

Lipids provide a concentrated source of chemical energy for the body

major source of energy

They help in the absorption of vitamins

Question 4

Water

Answer 4

Water is also necessary to maintain your blood volume, to regulate body temperature, and to keep your skin moist

your body also requires water for chemical reactions, to digest food, and to eliminate waste products

Question 5

Vitamin

Answer 5

Vitamins regulate cell functions, growth, and development within our bodies

Vitamins are classified as either fat soluble (a, d, e, k) or water soluble
(b and c)

Question 6

Mineral

Answer 6

Minerals are naturally occurring
elements that the body uses to carry out metabolic processes and to build or repair
tissues