HCF Nutrition, Body Temperature & Metabolism Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+ Nutrient Ans: a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of li

Nutrient Ans: a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life. Regular diet Ans: a balanced diet usually used for the patient with no dietary restrictions Therapeutic diet Ans: Modifications of normal diet used to improve specific health conditions Carbohydrates Ans: the starches and sugars present in foods Fiber Ans: A form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest Lipids Ans: fats and oils Cholesterol Ans: A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat; a minor part of fat in foods. Proteins Ans: Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues Vitamins Ans: They aid in healing wounds, strengthening the immune system, repairing cell damage, and converting food into energy Minerals Ans: They aid in building strong bones, making hormones, and maintaining a normal heartbeat. Water Ans: A nutrient that is essential for life food group