describe importance of proper nutrition and list the six basic nutrients

Question 1

sources include seafood, beans, poultry, vegetarian meat substitutes

Answer 1

Protein

Question 2

person can only survive a few days without this

Answer 2

water

Question 3

these build bones and help in blood formation

Answer 3

minerals

Question 4

these add flavor to food and help absorb certain vitamins

Answer 4

fats

Question 5

they are essential for tissue growth and repair

Answer 5

protein

Question 6

they may come from plant sources such as olives and nuts

Answer 6

fats

Question 7

the body cannot make most of these nutrients they must be obtained by eating certain foods

Answer 7

vitamins

Question 8

these provide fiber which is necessary for bowel movement

Answer 8

carbohydrates

Question 9

examples include bread cereal and potatoes

Answer 9

carbohydrates

Question 10

this is most essential nutrients for life

Answer 10

water

Question 11

categories include monounsaturated and saturated

Answer 11

fats

Question 12

this helps to maintain body temp through perspiration

Answer 12

water

Question 13

there can be fat-soluble or water soluble

Answer 13

vitamins

Question 14

these help the body store energy

Answer 14

fats

Question 15

iron and calcium are examples of

Answer 15

minerals