Chapter-2 Nutrients

Question 1

What are nutrients ?

Answer 1

Building blocks of whole foods

Question 2

How many nutrients do we need in our bodies?

Answer 2

40nutrients

Question 3

What specific functions do they have on the body? (5)

Answer 3

Energy
Growth
Maintenance 
Repair body tissue 
Stay healthy

Question 4

What can nutrients be classified as ? (4)

Answer 4

Macronutrients- large quantities (proteins, lipids, carbs, water)

Micronutrients- small quantities( vitamins and minerals)