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Lesson 3.1: What Nutrients Does Your Body Need? | Check Your Understanding

1. _____ are chemical substances found in foods that your body needs to grow and function properly.
   
2. Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
     A. starch B. glucose C. fiber D. both A and C
3. True or false? Protein is made up of smaller units called incomplete proteins.
     A. True B. False
4. _____ are organic substances required by the body in small amounts.
     A. Minerals B. Vitamins C. Trans fats D. Amino acids
5. Anemia is a condition resulting from insufficient _____.
   
6. What amount is recommended for daily fluid intake?
   
7. 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.
8. _____ 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
9. Critical Thinking. If you were trying to determine whether a fat was saturated or unsaturated, what criteria could you use?
   

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