Chapter 2: Essential and Non-Essential Nutrients

Question 1

What is a Nutrient?

Answer 1

A chemical substance used by the body in order to survive, develop and be supplied in adequate amounts from food.

Question 2

What is an Essential Nutrient?

Answer 2

A nutrient that the body cannot produce on its own.

Question 3

Essential Nutrients are necessary for?

Answer 3

The body to function properly.

Question 4

What does Essential Nutrients include?

Answer 4

Carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.

Question 5

Some Nutrients are found in the diet, but the person doesn’t have to worry as much about them because?

Answer 5

Many are synthesized by the human body.

Question 6

Synthesized Nutrients are called?

Answer 6

Nonessential Nutrients.

Question 7

Although termed Nonessential Nutrients are still required by the body for?

Answer 7

Supporting daily bodily processes.

Question 8

What does Nonessential Nutrients include?

Answer 8

Amino acids, some vitamins, dietary fiber and cholesterol.