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Lesson 3.1: What Nutrients Does Your Body Need? | Check Your Understanding
_____ are chemical substances found in foods that your body needs to grow and function properly.
Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
A. starch
B. glucose
C. fiber
D. both A and C
True or false?
Protein is made up of smaller units called
incomplete proteins
.
A. True
B. False
_____ are organic substances required by the body in small amounts.
A. Minerals
B. Vitamins
C. Trans fats
D. Amino acids
Anemia is a condition resulting from insufficient _____.
What amount is recommended for daily fluid intake?
Which of the following statements is true about fiber?
A. Fiber is found only in plant-based foods.
B. Fiber is a good source of energy for the body.
C. Fiber binds cholesterol and prevents it from leaving the body.
D. Fiber is a form of protein.
_____ are inorganic elements needed by your body in quantities of less than 100 milligrams daily.
A. Water-soluble vitamins
B. Amino acids
C. Trace minerals
D. Saccharides
Critical Thinking.
If you were trying to determine whether a fat was saturated or unsaturated, what criteria could you use?
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