Food and Nutrition 1: Six Basic Nutrients Exam
Questions with Complete Solutions
1. amino acids correct answer: the building blocks of protein
2. carbohydrates correct answer: nutrients that give your body the most of its energy; sugars,
starches, and fiber
3. calorie correct answer: a unit of heat; a measure of energy in food
4. cholesterol correct answer: a waxy substance found in human tissues
5. complex carbohydrate correct answer: These are also called starches. Starches include
grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice. They're also rich in fiber, which helps your
digestive system work well.
6. essential nutrients correct answer: nutrients that the body needs to perform its basic
functions; they come from the food we eat
7. fats correct answer: Nutrients that form a cushion to protect your organs. Keeps you warm. Stored
around your muscles, bones and organs.
8. minerals correct answer: nutrients that help you grow and keep you healthy
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Questions with Complete Solutions
1. amino acids correct answer: the building blocks of protein
2. carbohydrates correct answer: nutrients that give your body the most of its energy; sugars,
starches, and fiber
3. calorie correct answer: a unit of heat; a measure of energy in food
4. cholesterol correct answer: a waxy substance found in human tissues
5. complex carbohydrate correct answer: These are also called starches. Starches include
grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice. They're also rich in fiber, which helps your
digestive system work well.
6. essential nutrients correct answer: nutrients that the body needs to perform its basic
functions; they come from the food we eat
7. fats correct answer: Nutrients that form a cushion to protect your organs. Keeps you warm. Stored
around your muscles, bones and organs.
8. minerals correct answer: nutrients that help you grow and keep you healthy
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